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Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli

Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy air fryer beef and broccoli — a Panda Express Broccoli Beef copycat with tender sirloin, crisp-tender florets, and a ginger-garlic soy sauce

Ingredients 

Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 pound sirloin tip steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cooking spray

Ginger-Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • Sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the sliced steak in a medium bowl and toss with the soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and mix until the beef is evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3–4 minutes on the air fry setting.
  • Add the broccoli to the basket, spray with cooking spray, and shake to coat. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, shaking every 2 minutes, until tender-crisp and starting to brown. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Spray the basket. Add the beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and spray the top. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes and re-spraying, until cooked through with crisp edges.
  • Whisk together the light soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Add the beef and broccoli to a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Cook 2 minutes, until thickened and glossy.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve immediately over rice.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Slice the beef against the grain. Freeze it 15 minutes first for cleaner slices.
  • Single layer for the beef — crowding steams it.
  • One tablespoon of cornstarch per pound of beef. More leaves a chalky coating.
  • For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce in both the marinade and the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1197mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 4mg