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Air Fryer Skirt Steak with Lime and Soy Marinate Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Air Fryer Skirt Steak recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful steak using a simple marinade and the convenience of an air fryer. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe infuses the skirt steak with a zesty lime-soy marinade and cooks it to your preferred doneness, resulting in a juicy and delicious meal ready in under 3 hours.

Ingredients

For the Marinade and Steak

  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: Mix together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper in a shallow bowl or a zip-top bag until well combined. This marinade will infuse the steak with a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors.
  2. Marinate the Steak: Place the skirt steak in the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag, then refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate and tenderize the meat.
  3. Bring Steak to Room Temperature: Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature. This step helps the steak cook more evenly.
  4. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
  5. Cook the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes per side for a 1-pound steak to achieve medium rare doneness. For larger steaks (around 2 pounds), cook for 5 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature and continue cooking in 2-minute increments until your desired doneness is achieved: 130°F (54°C) for medium rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium, 150°F (66°C) for medium well, and 160°F (71°C) for well done.
  6. Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the air fryer and let it rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and juicy steak.
  7. Slice and Serve: Slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful air-fried skirt steak.

Notes

  • Marinating the steak for at least 2 hours is crucial to maximize flavor and tenderness.
  • Resting the steak before slicing is important to retain juices and improve texture.
  • Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness as air fryer cooking times vary by model.
  • Skirt steak cooks quickly due to its thin cut; avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
  • Adjust seasonings in the marinade according to your taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/air-fryer-skirt-steak-with-lime-and-soy-marinate-recipe/