Making Beef Suya in the air fryer is my new favorite recipe because air fryer beef suya is super easy to make, quick and very tasty, you’ll get the same flavorful beef skewers in less time with no need to turn on your oven or outdoor grill.
2lbsSteak (Sirloin steak, Skirt steak or ribeye steak)
Marinade
2Tablespoons oil
2Tablespoons Suya spice (you will need a total of ½ Cup of Suya spice for this recipe details to follow)
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
½teaspoon onion powder
1teaspoonChicken bouillon powder
For dusting
2TablespoonsOil
¼Cup Suya spice
Serving Suggestions
1Large Cucumbers
1Medium Red onion(sliced)
2Medium Roma Tomatoes(sliced)
2Tablespoons Suya spice (for serving)
Instructions
Slice beef into thin slices (a mallet can help thin beef out if you prefer)
Marinate the beef
Add oil, and spices to the thinly sliced beef
Toss till Steak is well coated. Cover with cling film and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 mins.
Dredge
Thread steak on skewers, pour some Suya spice into a flat plate. Brush meats with oil then dredge in the suya spice to coat. Repeat process till all the meats are coated.
Air fry (basket style)
Place meat skewers in air fryer basket or on air fryer oven rack and air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 12 to 15 mins flipping half way through. Internal temp should be at least 145°F / 63°C
Air fryer oven
Place meat in air fryer oven racks and set aside. Turn on your air fryer instant pot vortex oven. Select air fry option. Set temp to 400°F / 200°C and time to 15 mins.
Hit the start button. It will preheat for 3 minutes before the option to add food will come on.
Slide in the racks with the skewered meats into the air fryer. When it indicates to turn your food which is usually half way through cooking time. Bring out the racks and turn the skewers over.
When returning the racks back, switch positions so that rack formerly at the bottom is now at the top and vice versa. This will enable both racks get equal love from the heating element.
Continue cooking till time is up then check for doneness with meat thermometer. Intenal temp should read 145°F / 63°C. If it hasn’t reached that cook for another 1 or 2 minutes.
Serve
Sprinkle more Suya spice if needed and Garnish with Cucumber, Onions and garlic slices
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