Carne asada fries in the Air Fryer
Crispy potato fries from the air fryer, topped with marinated beef, melted cheddar and creamy guacamole. American-Mexican street food that you can easily make at home without a barbecue.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 2 Mixing bowl One for the marinade, one for the potatoes
- 1 Fork For mashing the avocado
- 1 Meat thermometer
- 1 Oven-safe dish Must fit in the air fryer basket
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 tbsp lime juice About 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 clove garlic Finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp salt
Meat
- 600 g flank steak Can be replaced with bavette (flap steak)
Fries
- 900 g baking potatoes Peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Guacamole
2 pcs avocado Ripe- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 pcs red onion Finely chopped
- 1 pinch salt
Topping
- 150 g cheddar Grated
- 1 dl crème fraîche 18 %
1 pcs jalapeño Thinly sliced- 10 g fresh coriander Roughly chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 clove garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp chilli flakes and 1 tsp salt in a mixing bowl to make a marinade.
- Put 600 g flank steak in the marinade, turn the meat thoroughly to coat, and leave it covered in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Cut 900 g baking potatoes into sticks about 1 cm thick. Rinse the sticks in cold water, pat them completely dry, and toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp salt.
- Mash 2 pcs avocado roughly with a fork, and stir in 1 tbsp lime juice, 0.5 pcs red onion and 1 pinch salt. Chill the guacamole until serving.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C fan.
- Spread the potato sticks out in a single layer in the basket, and bake them at 200 °C for 22 minutes. Shake the basket every 7-8 minutes so the sticks crisp up evenly. Keep them warm while the meat roasts.
- Lift the meat out of the marinade, pat it dry, and roast it at 200 °C for 8-10 minutes. Turn it halfway through, and use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 57 °C for medium.
- Leave the meat to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute, before you cut into it.
Assembly
- Cut the meat into thin slices across the grain, and then divide the slices into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the crispy potato sticks to an oven-safe dish that fits in the air fryer, spread the meat on top, and sprinkle 150 g cheddar over. Put the dish in the air fryer at 180 °C for 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Top with the guacamole, 1 dl crème fraîche 18 %, 1 pcs jalapeño and 10 g fresh coriander. Serve immediately, while the fries are still crispy.
Notes
Tips for a perfect result:
Rinse the potato sticks thoroughly, and pat them completely dry. Excess starch and water are the most common cause of soggy fries. Spread them out in a single layer, and make them in two batches rather than in an overcrowded basket. Variation:
Use bavette (flap steak), sirloin tip or a thin picanha instead of flank steak. If you want a milder dish, leave out the chilli flakes and serve jalapeño on the side instead. How to serve:
Serve with pico de gallo, pickled red onions and a lime wedge to squeeze over. A cold beer or a lemonade goes well with it. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Rinse the potato sticks thoroughly, and pat them completely dry. Excess starch and water are the most common cause of soggy fries. Spread them out in a single layer, and make them in two batches rather than in an overcrowded basket. Variation:
Use bavette (flap steak), sirloin tip or a thin picanha instead of flank steak. If you want a milder dish, leave out the chilli flakes and serve jalapeño on the side instead. How to serve:
Serve with pico de gallo, pickled red onions and a lime wedge to squeeze over. A cold beer or a lemonade goes well with it. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 870kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 46gFat: 52gSaturated fat: 18gPolyunsaturated fat: 4gMonounsaturated fat: 24gTrans fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 1600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 5mgNet carbohydrates: 43g
