An air fryer is such a useful kitchen appliance, and helps get food on the the table faster. You probably know what a great option it is for frozen foods like the classic pizza rolls, french fries, and chicken nuggets, but it's also great for a traditional main dish!
These easy air fryer recipes have you covered no matter what kind of beef is in your fridge- ground beef, a roast, steaks? There's a recipe for it in this collection that is sure to include some of your new favorite beef recipes.
I do recommend using a temperature probe (my air fryer has one) or a meat thermometer. Different air fryers even at the same temperature can have different air flow and cook faster or slower than others. Particularly when it comes to food safety or not overcooking that perfect air fryer steak, you'll want to be able to check the internal temperature of your meat.
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23 Air Fryer Beef Recipes
I do recommend using a temperature probe (my air fryer has one) or a meat thermometer. Different air fryers even at the same temperature can have different air flow and cook faster or slower than others. Particularly when it comes to food safety or not overcooking that perfect air fryer steak, you'll want to be able to check the internal temperature of your meat.
Air Fryer Steak Recipes
No matter what cut of steak you prefer, we can make it in the air fryer! The best part is how fast it is- while I often use my sous vide for steaks, when shy on time the air fryer is the best way to make one!
Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushroom
Air fryer steak bites, sometimes called air fryer steak tips, are delicious with whatever cut was on sale. You can also find them pre-cut at your grocery store, then pair them with this garlic soy marinade and mushrooms for a delicious juicy steak bites dinner.
Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
Steak, peppers, and onions might just be the dinner trifecta. Perfect for taco tuesday, fajita friday, or well, any day! You can use whatever steak you prefer- top sirloin is often a more budget friendly and delicious choice.
Air Fryer Ribeye
Since air fryers circulate hot air around the food, you get a really evenly done steak when cooking a ribeye in one. When the weather won't cooperate for grilling, turn to your trusty air fryer for a perfect steak! You could even prepare this air fryer zucchini while your steak cooks, and then cook the squash while your steak rests.
How to Cook the Perfect Air Fryer Ninja Foodi Steak
This step by step guide covers how to cook a filet mignon in the ninja foodi with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. You could also use it for the more budget friendly sirloin steak.
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak
If you're a fan of the southern classic, this air fryer chicken fried steak is a healthier spin on the battered fried steak. The recipe card calls for strip steaks, but you could substitute flank steak to skip the hammering step.
Air Fryer Roast Recipes
Making a beef roast in the air fryer might not have been what you thought of the first time you got it out of the box, but it's such an easy way to prepare one with a shorter cooking time that it may become one of your favorite recipes!
Air Fryer Prime Rib Roast Beef
Since we just finished going over steaks, first up we have the roast that you can find at a steakhouse. As long as your prime rib roast fits in your air fryer, it's a great way to cook it! My favorite thing about this recipe is the delicious mustard rub, and how air frying it makes for a delectable crispy crust. Be sure to have your meat thermometer and let the roast come to room temperature before cooking for best results- this is a cut you don't want to overcook.
Best Air Fryer Chuck Roast
Chuck roasts can be difficult to get just right when not cooking them low and slow. By searing the roast at a high temperature in your air fryer basket and then lowering the air fryer temperature (ideally moving the roast to a pan that fits in your air fryer), Justine has it down to a science!
Air Fryer Roast Beef (Recipe + VIDEO!)
Did you know you can make air fryer roast beef? All you need is a roast, a little olive oil, and some steak seasoning or dry rub. There are a variety of cuts that work well in this easy recipe, and it just may become your new favorite way to make tender roast beef!
Air Fryer Ground Beef Recipes
The best ground beef recipes aren't just flavorful, they're also easy and fast!
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
Air frying tacquitos makes them a healthier alternative to the classic (there is only a little oil for cooking the meat, onion, and jalepeno) but without losing the comfort food factor.
Air Fryer Meatloaf
Meatloaf has always been a great weeknight meal, and air frying it cuts the cook time down considerably for those busy evenings.
Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets
Wish your sloppy joes were a little less, well, sloppy? Try these unsloppy joe pockets, where the meat mixture is nestled inside a biscuit for less mess.
Air Fryer Empanadas
Ground beef, veggies, and spices wrapped in some jiffy pie crust dough and air fried? Sounds like a great weeknight meal!
Air Fryer Patty Melt
Who doesn't love a patty melt? Recreate this diner classic in your air fryer for a cheesy, saucy sandwich that's great for lunch or dinner.
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Have a pound of ground beef you're not sure what to do with? Great news- you're only about 10 minutes away from juicy burgers! All you need is the beef plus salt and pepper, though you can always add your own favorite seasonings- I'm partial to garlic powder- for extra flavor.
Easy Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Cheese stuffed ANYTHING is a winner in my book, but stuffing meatballs and air frying them is a mouth watering combination!
Air Fryer Burger In A Bowl
This low carb burger in a bowl tops lettuce with air fried burger patties and homemade big mac sauce for a healthy take on a fast food favorite.
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are an easy weeknight dinner that somehow look like a fancy meal. They're a great use of any cooked ground beef you prepped ahead and can also help use up any leftover white rice, plus they freeze well for easy meal prep.
Air Fryer Tacos
Delicious with fresh or leftover taco meat, these crispy air fryer tacos are sure to be a hit at your house!
Air Fryer Meatballs
These simple meatballs use pantry staples and ground beef for a faster cooking version of a classic favorite! Serve them with spaghetti, or along side some potatoes and green beans.
Air Fryer Taco Burgers
Want to mix up your taco tuesday a little bit? Try making taco burgers in your air fryer! You only need 5 ingredients for this one: ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, cheese, and buns!
Other Beef Cut Air Fryer Recipes
These easy air fryer beef recipes use beef that doesn't cleanly fall into the above categories. Ribs aren't really a roast, but certainly aren't ground beef. Pre-formed burger patties are made from ground beef, but they're dedicated to a specific (and convienient!) purpose. And who doesn't love recipes that repurpose leftovers?!
Air Fryer Beef Ribs
Beef ribs are often made in a slow cooker, but these delicious 3 ingredient ribs cook perfectly in just over half an hour- and you can prep them the night before to make them a great choice on a busy weeknight.
Air Fryer Cheesesteak Rolls Recipe
This quick and easy sandwich uses leftover roast beef and cresent dough to make mealtime a breeze.
Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers (Cooks in 10 minutes!)
In a bind at dinnertime? Grab some pre-formed frozen hamburger patties out of the freezer and get ready for dinner in 10 minutes! There's no need to defrost these, so they're perfect for the last minute.
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