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Air Fryer Breaded Cubed Steak (bistec empanizado)
This breaded cubed steak recipe (bistec empanizado) is a Puerto Rican staple, and making it in the air fryer is easy and healthier!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
South American , Puerto Rican
Ingredients
- 4 pieces cubed steak (beef round sirloin) (16 ounces total)
- 3 large eggs (with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
- Olive oil spray
- white rice and lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt on both sides.
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl with water.
- Dip the beef in the egg, then into the breadcrumbs, patting it with the back of a fork so it sticks.
- Transfer to the air fryer basket in batches as needed.
- Spray the top of the beef with oil then air fry 400F in a single layer 5 minutes on each side, spraying the other side when you flip. Serve with rice and lime wedges, if desired.
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Notes
- *4 tbsp get tossed, this is omitted from nutritional information.
- *4 tbsp get tossed, this is omitted from nutritional information.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15.5g
(5%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
218mg
(73%)
Sodium
944mg
(39%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.