Barbecue in the Air Fryer

Recipes made in the air fryer are the rage, after all, it is possible to prepare several dishes in just a few minutes, without oil, smoke or dirt. One of the possibilities is the tasty barbecue in the air fryer.

When you feel like eating something special for your Sunday lunch or dinner, this recipe will fit like a glove. Everyone will probably love it and there will be almost no dishes left to wash at the end.

How about, finally, we move on to the air fryer barbecue recipe? So hold my hand, and let’s go!

How to barbecue in the air fryer

Ingredients

• 1 steak (sirloin is the ideal type of meat, but it can be any option of your choice);
• 2 sausages;
• 4 chicken thighs;
• 4 mini onions;
• Salt to taste.

Preparation mode

1. Preparing your barbecue in the air fryer starts by seasoning the meat and chicken to taste;
2. Now preheat the air fryer at 200ºC for 5 minutes;
3. Then, place the meat, chicken and sausage inside the basket of your air fryer;
4. Adjust the temperature to 160ºC and set the timer for 30 minutes;
5. After 20 minutes of cooking, check if the meat is at the doneness you like. If it is, you can now take it out of the Air fryer. Otherwise, leave the meat for longer;
6. Increase the power to 200ºC and add the onion, so that all the ingredients finish roasting;
7. Ready, your barbecue in the Air fryer can now be served. As a side dish you can serve white rice and egg farofa. Delicious, right?

Tips for a good barbecue in the Air fryer

1. A good tip to avoid dry meat when grilling in an air fryer is to add salt to the meat only after it is sealed. That is, when both sides stop being red, becoming lightly grilled. This way, you avoid losing meat juice;
2. It is also important to always preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 200ºC before adding the meat. Additionally, place thicker steaks or on skewers;
3. If you choose skewers, use bamboo ones, as they are more resistant;
4. Pay attention to the cooking time. Don’t leave it roasting for too long, as this can make the meat dry;
5. Even though you barbecue in the air fryer, you must turn the meat too. Do this less frequently, until the meat is at the desired doneness;
6. If the meat has fat, do not remove it, as the fat helps the meat become more tender and juicy;
7. Finally, do not stack the meat inside the air fryer, this will hinder air circulation, causing the meat to cook unevenly.

Alert

Tips on how to use charcoal to barbecue in an air fryer are circulating on the internet, where you light a small piece of charcoal and place it inside the air fryer along with the meat to give it that smoky taste, just like on a conventional barbecue.

But the problem is that experts warn about the risks this practice can cause. Because, as the air fryer works through air circulation, coal dust can reach the electrical parts of the device, causing a short circuit and causing it to explode.

Furthermore, charcoal can also melt the non-stick parts of your air fryer. Therefore, to avoid accidents or your appliance being damaged, avoid adding charcoal.

Anyway, this air fryer barbecue is very simple and quick to make, ideal for a quick and tasty meal.

If you liked this tip and want more recipes like this, read also: Barbecue in the pressure cooker: super easy recipe.