Air Fryer

Air Fryer Steak with Tomatoes & Plantains

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Drescription

Learn how to cook a steak in the air fryer with this easy recipe. The T-bone stays succulent, and pairs with juicy tomatoes and crispy plantains for a mouthwatering main dish.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted (see tip)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided, plus more for garnish
  • pinch of salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 12- to 16-ounce beef t-bone steak, trimmed
  • 3 roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 ripe plantain, peeled and sliced (1/4-inch)

Directions

  1. Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, cumin seeds, crushed red pepper, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt in a mini food processor or blender; process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Lightly coat the basket of a 6- to 9-quart air fryer with cooking spray. Combine chili powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a small bowl. Rub all over steak. Brush cut sides of tomatoes with 1 teaspoon oil.
  3. Place the steak in the prepared basket. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip the steak and add the tomatoes to the basket, cut-sides down. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the steak registers 145°F (for medium-rare) and the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes more.
  4. Transfer the steak and tomatoes to a platter; cover with foil. Brush plantain slices with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; arrange in a single layer in the basket. Cook at 400°F, turning once, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Serve the steak, tomatoes and plantains with the sauce. Garnish with additional ground pepper, if desired.

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