Tender bites of steak and fresh vegetables are ready in 30 minutes or less with this easy Air Fryer Steak Kabobs recipe. The steak is seared on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside, while the vegetables are roasted to perfection!
Table of Contents
- Juicy Air Fryer Steak Kabobs
- Why You’ll Love These Beef Kabobs
- What Is the Best Air Fryer to Use?
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Steak Kabobs
- How Long To Cook Steak Kabobs In the Air Fryer
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Goes With Air Fryer Kabobs?
- How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Can I Freeze Steak Kabobs?
- More Air Fryer Recipes
- Get the Recipe
Juicy Air Fryer Steak Kabobs
These Air Fryer Kabobs are made with tender steak and perfectly roasted vegetables. We used top sirloin and our favorite fresh veggies on our skewers, with a little olive oil and steak seasoning. These healthy and flavorful steak kabobs are easy to put together, but they taste like you spent hours working on them!
For some of us, grilling can be a little overwhelming. Let’s face it, not everyone is good at using the outdoor grill. But when you use the air fryer in place of a grill, it takes all of the guess work out of cooking dinner! You never have to worry about the weather or if you have charcoal or gas for the grill, making these an easy, go-to dinner. And we never have to worry about putting out the flames…..joking…..mostly. 😉
You only need a handful of ingredients to toss these beef kabobs together and get them into the air fryer to cook in just about 10 to 12 minutes. They are so easy to make and, with a few simple tips, you will be enjoying perfectly juicy and tender steak bites with roasted veggies in no time!
(If you’re a big fan of making steak in the air fryer, check out this Air Fryer London Broil, too!
Why You’ll Love These Beef Kabobs
Grilled beef kabobs are a crowd-pleaser, it’s true, but here’s why we love making air fryer kabobs instead:
- Juicy and tender. The steak comes out so moist and tender every time we make this recipe. And the veggies crisp up a little in the air fryer, too, which adds great texture to each bite!
- Quick and simple. These steak kabobs take 10 minutes to prep, and only 30 minutes total to complete. The hardest part is chopping up all of the veggies!
- Adaptable. You can use whatever fresh veggies you have on hand to make this recipe – feel free to get creative and change it up! Use peppers, zucchini, onion, corn, mushrooms, and more.
What Is the Best Air Fryer to Use?
Air fryers come in two different styles. The more popular type has a drawer/basket that slides in the front and usually doesn’t require preheating. The second type looks like a toaster oven and opens with a door, like a mini version of a regular oven.
We have personally tried a few different styles of air fryers and these are our 3 favorites. Depending on your budget and air fryer style preference, you should find one that will work for you below:
- Large Budget Friendly Basket Style: 8 Qt Gourmia Air Fryer
- Best Large Basket Air Fryer: Power XL 10 Qt Air Fryer
- Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer: Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Recipe Ingredients
You will only need 6 simple ingredients to make these air fryer steak kabobs. Scroll down to the recipe card below for precise ingredient amounts!
- Steak: You can use any cut you prefer that is sliced into 2 to 3-inch chunks. We used top sirloin and have also used a tenderloin, both were delicious.
- Cooking Oil: We usually work with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Steak Seasoning: We love the Montreal Steak Seasoning from McCormick. It’s classic and has great flavor.
- Vegetables: For this recipe, we used a mix of zucchini, red onion, and mini sweet bell peppers.
Can I Use Other Vegetables?
OF COURSE! Above is what we included, but almost any vegetable will be perfect with these steak kabobs. Here are some other fun suggestions we have used before:
- Yellow Squash
- Broccoli/Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Corn (cut into 2-inch pieces)
How to Make Air Fryer Steak Kabobs
Alright, let’s get into the details of how to make beef kabobs in the air fryer. The basic steps are pretty simple (check out the recipe card for the concise set of instructions):
- Trim and cut the steak. Trim and slice the sirloin into 2 to 3-inch chunks.
- Season the steak. Lightly rub steak seasoning onto the meat and let it sit on the counter for one hour. If you are short on time, you can cook it right away. We will talk more about this later, but allowing your steak to come to room temperature before cooking will keep it extra tender.
- Prep the vegetables. While waiting on the meat, prep your vegetables. You will want to cut your vegetables into 1-inch sized pieces. This helps the vegetables to cook in time without overcooking your steak in the process.
- Assemble the skewers. Start each skewer with a piece of steak and continue adding vegetables and steak until the skewer is full. We usually add 1 piece of steak and 3 pieces of vegetables, then repeat.
- Preheat the air fryer. Remember to preheat your air fryer to 400°F, if your air fryer requires preheating.
- Organize the skewers in the air fryer. Place the prepared skewers in the air fryer and brush them with olive oil. Add steak seasoning to the vegetables and steak, to taste. We obviously like a heavy seasoning!
- Cook the kabobs. Close the air fryer and cook the kabobs for 10-12 minutes, flipping half way through the cooking time. Check them with a meat thermometer for your level of doneness (more directions on that below).
- Wrap the skewers in foil. Once your steak kabobs are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the air fryer and wrap them in foil. Allow them to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve.
How Long To Cook Steak Kabobs In the Air Fryer
The air fryer sears the outside of the steak and leaves the inside juicy and tender, but you can easily overcook the steak if you’re not paying attention. It’s important to know how long to cook steak in your air fryer, keeping in mind that all air fryers are not the same.
You should use a meat thermometer to help achieve your preferred level of doneness. Check the kabobs after cooking them for 10-12 minutes to see if they are at your preferred temperature, or if they need a few more minutes to cook.
Below is a temperature guide for steak:
- Rare: 120°F-130°F and the meat should have a red center.
- Medium rare: 130°F-135°F and the center should be pink.
- Medium: 135°F-145°F and the meat should have very little pink to it.
Tips for Success
At this point, you’re practically an air fryer kabobs expert, but there are a few more tips that might be helpful to read through before you get started:
- Do not overcook your steak. Use a meat thermometer, and be sure to keep a close eye on the cooking time after you’ve flipped the kabobs. Try checking the meat a few minutes before you think the cooking time is up to ensure that it does not get overcooked.
- Cut the pieces of steak evenly. Try to make sure that your steak cubes are roughly the same size so that everything cooks through evenly.
- Wrap the meat in foil. Letting the meat rest for about 5 minutes while wrapped in foil makes the kabobs infinitely more tender and juicy! Remember, your steak will continue to cook a little as it rests. We like to remove the kabobs at medium rare and then let them rest. This leaves a perfect warm and pink middle!
- Let the steak come to room temperature. This is an old chef’s trick that we love! Letting the steak come to room temperature before cooking really helps to keep the steak tender. If you start with a cold piece of steak and cook it, the outside does not get that great sear. And if you like your steak rare, the inside can still be cold!
Frequently Asked Questions
As mentioned above, we like to use top sirloin or tenderloin when making steak kabobs. You can also use New York strip steak if you like.
Yes! You can use wooden or metal skewers in your air fryer. If you choose wooden ones, be sure to soak them in water for 10-20 minutes before using them so they do not burn.
What Goes With Air Fryer Kabobs?
These steak kabobs are made with roasted veggies, so they already have a built in side dish of sorts, but there are a few other things that you can make on the side if you like:
- Rice: Steak kabobs taste great when served over a bed of rice! You could make plain rice, Parmesan Garlic Rice, etc.
- Potatoes: Steak and potatoes is a classic combo. Try this Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe or this Twice Baked Potato Casserole.
- More Veggies: We’re big fans of these Roasted Green Beans and this Cucumber Salad if you’re looking for more easy veggie side dishes.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Leftover beef kabobs can definitely be saved for a lunch or dinner later on! Here’s how to do that:
- To store. Keep the leftover steak and veggies in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat. You can use the air fryer to reheat your steak (at 300-350°F for a few minutes), or use a pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
Can I Freeze Steak Kabobs?
Sure! You can freeze your cooked kabobs in an airtight container for up to 2 months if you’d like. Before serving them again, let them thaw overnight in the fridge. Also, keep in mind that the veggies will not be as crisp.
More Air Fryer Recipes
Here are some of our other favorite easy dinner ideas that use an air fryer:
Air Fryer Steak Kabobs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds top sirloin, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 purple onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 15 mini sweet bell peppers, seeds removed and sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Steak seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly season steak and let it rest at room temperature for an hour. This is an optional step, but really helps to keep your steak tender!
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F if your air fryer requires pre heating.
- Thread beef and vegetables onto skewers. Start the skewer with a piece of steak and continue adding vegetables and steak until the skewer is full. We usually do one piece of steak followed by three pieces of vegetables. Repeat until skewers are full.
- Place the prepared skewers in the air fryer basket and brush them with olive oil. Add steak seasoning to the vegetables and steak, to taste.
- Cook in air fryer at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping half way through the cooking time. Check with a meat thermometer for your level of doneness.
- Once your steak kabobs are cooked to your desired doneness, remove the shish kabobs from the air fryer and wrap them in foil. Allow them to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- Temperature guide for steak. Rare (120°F – 130°F, should have a red center), medium rare (130°F – 135°F, center should be pink), and Medium (135°F – 145°F, very little pink).
- To store. Keep the leftover steak and veggies in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat. You can use the air fryer to reheat your steak (at 300-350°F for a few minutes), or use a pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
- To freeze. You can freeze your cooked kabobs in an airtight container for up to 2 months if you’d like. Before serving them again, let them thaw overnight in the fridge. Also, keep in mind that the veggies will not be as crisp.
Do you think round steak would work too?
Hi Joanna! Yes it will work with round steak! Round steak is a less tender cut that is more often used in stews or longer cooking options that make it more tender. But yes, you can absolutely air fry it!
I made these yesterday for my husband and I for dinner. I added mushrooms to the kabobs and a little less steak seasoning since we don’t like things too salty. They were DELICIOUS. My husband has already asked that I make these again next week. We used tenderloin steak that we cut into small pieces.
YAY! I love adding mushrooms 🙂