Name: Air-Fryer Korean Steak Tips with Napa Cabbage Slaw
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: KoreanAsia
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove , minced to paste; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons gochujang; 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1½ pounds sirloin steak tips , trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; ½ small head napa cabbage , cored and sliced thin (4 cups); 1 carrot , peeled and grated; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 scallions , sliced thin on bias

Why This Recipe Works

Inspired by Korean barbecue, these succulent morsels of beef offer a fantastic combination of spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavors. We built a simple but flavorful marinade by blooming ginger and garlic with sesame oil in the microwave and then whisking in honey, gochujang (a Korean chili paste), and soy sauce. We used this to coat sirloin steak tips; the combo was so tender and flavorful, the meat needed no marinating period but could be cooked straightaway in the air fryer. For contrast, we made a crunchy napa cabbage and carrot slaw, tossing it in a bright but not overly sharp rice vinegar dressing. Sprinkling the beef with scallions and sesame seeds added a fresh and toasty finish.

Before You Begin

Sirloin steak tips, also called flap meat, are sold as whole steaks, cubes, and strips. To ensure uniform pieces, we prefer to purchase whole steak tips and cut them ourselves. Gochujang can be found in Korean markets and some supermarkets. If you can't find it, substitute an equal amount of sriracha.

Instructions

Microwave 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and garlic in large bowl until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring once halfway through. Whisk in 4 teaspoons honey, gochujang, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce until smooth. Add steak tips and toss to coat.

Arrange steak tips in air-fryer basket, spaced evenly apart. Place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400 degrees. Cook until steak tips are lightly browned and register 130 to 135 degrees (for medium), 13 to 18 minutes, flipping and rotating steak tips halfway through cooking. Transfer steak tips to serving platter, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest while preparing slaw.

Whisk vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1 teaspoon ginger, remaining 2 teaspoons honey, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce together in large bowl. Add cabbage and carrot and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Sprinkle steak tips with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and scallions and serve with slaw.