Air-Fried Beef and Vegetable Skewers with Zesty Marinade

Air-Fried Beef and Vegetable Skewers with Zesty Marinade

Skewered beef and crisp vegetables get a tangy citrus marinade before a hot spin in the air fryer.

Total 1 hr 27 min Makes 4 servings Calories 340/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

These skewers pair marinated sirloin cubes with bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, all brightened by a lemon-garlic marinade. The air fryer delivers a seared, slightly charred exterior while keeping the beef tender inside, making this a quick weeknight dinner or casual weekend cookout alternative.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers

Method

  2. Add the beef cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.

  3. Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

  5. Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding.

  6. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the beef reaches your desired doneness and the vegetables are lightly charred.

  7. Let the skewers rest for 3 minutes before serving.

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Air-Fried Beef and Vegetable Skewers with Zesty Marinade

These skewers pair marinated sirloin cubes with bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, all brightened by a lemon-garlic marinade. The air fryer delivers a seared, slightly charred exterior while keeping the beef tender inside, making this a quick weeknight dinner or casual weekend cookout alternative.

1 hr 27 min 4 servings 340 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the beef cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding.

  6. 6

    Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the beef reaches your desired doneness and the vegetables are lightly charred.

  7. 7

    Let the skewers rest for 3 minutes before serving.