Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak

• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
• Add the sliced steak and marinate for 20–30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

• Toss the sliced bell peppers and onions with olive oil.

3. Air Fry the Steak

• Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
• Arrange the marinated steak in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

4. Air Fry the Vegetables

• Add the bell peppers and onions to the air fryer.
• Cook for an additional 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. Make the Sauce

• In a small saucepan, combine any remaining marinade with 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil.
• Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
• Simmer for 1–2 minutes, until thickened.

6. Finish & Serve

• Toss the cooked steak and vegetables with the thickened sauce.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
• Serve hot over steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles.