Air Fryer Beef Fajitas (Ninja Foodi Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to cook a steak in a Ninja air fryer? ›

The cooking time for a steak in the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer depends on the thickness and desired level of doneness. As a general guide, for a 1-inch thick steak, cook it for about 9-12 minutes for medium-rare, 12-15 minutes for medium, and 15-18 minutes for well-done.

Preheat air fryer to 205 degrees C. Season the steak on both sides with a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Place the steak in the center of the air fryer basket and cook until desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium and 14 minutes for medium-well.

Skirt steak is the traditional cut used for fajitas. It used to be inexpensive, but now it's not so cheap; oftentimes flank steak costs less. Either will be a good choice.

Fajita meat is marinated and grilled before it is cut into strips and served. The best way to get a tender slice of meat is to cut perpendicular to (across) the grain of the meat. Sometimes the grain is not straight across the whole piece of meat and can change direction several times, presenting a challenge.

Your steak will cook through, if left on just one side. However, because flipping can place a different part of the steak closer to the heating element (for an air fryer, this is at the top), a steak will cook more evenly if flipped halfway through.

Spray the steak with olive oil and coat both sides with the spices. Preheat the air fryer so the basket gets hot. For a 1-inch steak, air fry 400F 10 minutes turning halfway, for medium rare, for medium, cook 12 minutes, flipping halfway.

The best way to ensure a juicy steak is to use high heat to cook the steak quickly, which will bring it to the proper temperature without drying it out. Remember to rest your steak after air frying to allow the meat to reabsorb juices and complete its cooking time without direct heat.

Should I flip the steak while cooking in the Ninja Foodi Grill? Yes, it is recommended to flip the steak once during the cooking process. This helps to ensure even cooking on both sides of the steak. Flip the steak using tongs or a spatula approximately halfway through the cooking time for your desired doneness.

What's the Difference Between Skirt and Flank Steak? While they're both from the group known as “flat steaks” and have deep, beefy flavor, there are a few differences; namely, skirt steak is longer, thinner and richer in flavor than flank steak. Shape: Skirt steak is a much longer, narrower and thinner cut.

Set Air Fryer to 400°F. Place Carne Asada in the air fryer basket. (Depending upon size of basket, may need to do two batches.) Cook for 8 minutes, or until the meat has reached an internal temperature of 145°F.

What mode should my air fryer be for steak? ›

Air Fry. Air fry steak at 400 degrees F, until you reach your desired doneness.

While steaks traditionally get their crisp exterior being seared on a grill or pan, steaks made in the air fryer achieve the same results through the circulation of hot air. This is a particularly helpful method of cooking if your grill is finicky, your stove heats unevenly, or you're just a newbie at cooking steaks.

Air fryers are designed to cook quickly and evenly, giving you a perfectly cooked steak in just a few minutes. You also don't need to preheat your oven or wait for your grill to heat up, which speeds things up tremendously.

Marinating the flank steak is a crucial part of the fajita recipe. A marinade adds more flavor to the meat and makes it more tender, because the acid in the marinade helps to break down the muscle and proteins in the meat before cooking.

Cook it hot!

Slicing the meat thinly across grain will provide enough tenderization, especially if you don't overcook your skirt steak to make it tough and dry.

Rubbery chicken can result from a cooking error or the overall quality of the chicken you buy. Fortunately, strategies such as moist cooking and buying slow-grown chickens can prevent you from having a chewy meal. And always make sure your chicken isn't undercooked!