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Air Fryer Beef Tacos

Beef and basil are great partners; in this air fryer recipe the basil is part of a tomato and chilli dressing.

Makes 8

Difficulty
Easy
Air-Fryer
Preparation Time
Less than 30 minutes
Cooking Time
10 to 30 minutes
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Ingredients to make 8

  • 500g
    Rump or sirloin steak, cut into strips or small chunks
  • 1 tsp
    Vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp
    Cajun seasoning
  • 1
    Lime, juice only
  • 8
    Small soft tortilla wraps
  • -
    Lime wedges, to serve
  • -
    Pomegranate seeds, to serve (optional)

  • For the Tomato & Basil Dressing

  • Handful
    Fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp
    Olive oil
  • 5
    Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1
    Red chilli, seeds removed, chopped
  • Handful
    Cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Approximate Times

  • Preparation :
    Less than 30 minutes
  • Cooking :
    10 to 30 minutes

Method

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 200C.
  2. Coat the steak in the oil, Cajun seasoning and lime juice. Air-fry the steak for 6 minutes then shake the air fryer basket and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, to make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Wrap the tortillas in foil and add to the air fryer for 2 minutes to warm through. Alternatively, char them over a gas hob.
  5. Add the steak to the tortillas and top with the dressing. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over. If you like, sprinkle over some pomegranate seeds for a fresh, juicy contrast.