Beef Shashlik Skewers
A short home-style guide to Beef Shashlik Skewers, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Beef or mutton (gosht)No beef or mutton (gosht)? Use chicken (cook for less time).
- Capsicum (Shimla mirch)No capsicum? Use extra cabbage or onion.
- Onion (Pyaz)No onion? Use spring onions, or a little onion powder (less depth).
On the grill
- Marinate beef cubes in spices and lemon, thread with capsicum and onion, and grill.
In the air fryer (about 55 min)
- Marinate beef cubes in spices and lemon and thread with capsicum and onion.
- Air fry at 200°C for 14 to 16 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and tender.
Air fryer tip: Use short skewers that fit inside the basket, or cook the pieces without skewers.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.