Beef Kabobs
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These simple beef kabobs are ideal for the air fryer. Cubed sirloin or top round gets seasoned and threaded onto skewers with optional veggies. On this page, you'll find the full recipe and air frying directions for perfectly browned beef.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or top round, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and your seasoning of choice
- Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden ones for 20 minutes to prevent burning)
- Optional: bell pepper chunks, onion chunks, mushrooms for threading between the meat
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Steps
- 01Cut the beef into even 1-inch cubes. Consistent sizing is important because a 1/2-inch cube and a 1.5-inch cube finish cooking at very different times.
- 02Toss the cubes with oil and seasoning.
- 03Thread onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for airflow. If adding vegetables, alternate meat and veg.
- 04Trim or bend the skewers to fit your air fryer basket.
- 05Ready for the air fryer.
Leave small gaps between the pieces on the skewer. Packing them tightly means the sides touching don't get any heat and you end up with grey, steamed surfaces instead of browned, seared ones. A 1/4-inch gap is enough.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- 02Cut beef into uniform one-inch cubes.
- 03Thread beef onto skewers, cutting the sticks to fit your basket.
- 04Spray lightly with oil and season well.
- 05Place skewers in a single layer.
- 06Cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 6 minutes.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
Recipe Notes
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 3 days refrigerated. Remove from skewers before storing. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes. The veggies won't re-crisp, but the meat holds well.
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