Air Fryer Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms
Air-fried beef strips, mushrooms and onions finished in a coconut-cashew sauce in a heatproof bowl. Soak the cashews in advance. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 30 minutes; additional elapsed time 120 minutes; total about 165 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Includes about 5 minutes of air-fryer preheating. Includes about 2 hours for soaking cashews; follow the ingredient preparation directions. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced into strips
- 8 oz (225g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours then blended with 1/4 cup water to make cashew cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish
- fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, toss beef strips with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Spread sliced mushrooms and onions evenly in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Air fry mushrooms and onions at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
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Remove mushrooms and onions; set aside. Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F (205°C).
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Arrange seasoned beef strips in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway, until beef is browned with crispy edges but tender inside.
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While beef cooks, prepare cashew cream by blending soaked cashews with water until smooth.
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In a heatproof bowl, combine air-fried mushrooms, onions, cooked beef strips, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, parsley, coconut milk, and cashew cream. Stir well to combine.
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Place the heatproof bowl containing the mixture inside the air fryer basket; do not pour sauce into the bare basket. Cook at 350 F (175 C) for an estimated 7-8 minutes, stirring halfway, until heated through and sauce thickens.
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Carefully remove from the air fryer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Pair with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Recipe guidance
Crispiness Control
Pat the beef sirloin or ribeye dry, avoid crowding, and use only a light coat of oil or sauce before cooking. Add wet sauces near the end when you want the outside to stay crisp.
Timing note
The method requires a 2-hour cashew soak, preparation, preheating, separate vegetable and beef stages, then sauce heating. Extra batches add time.
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