Description
Chimichurri Steak Skewers are flavorful steak pieces marinated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce, perfect for grilling or air frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup (107 g) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 g) red wine vinegar
- ½ medium shallot, finely diced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Steak Skewers
- wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 pound steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (top sirloin or ribeye work well)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chimichurri sauce, from the recipe above, divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all chimichurri sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before use.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Season the steak cubes with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, toss the steak cubes with ¼ cup chimichurri sauce, reserving the rest for serving.
- Thread seasoned steak cubes onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange the steak skewers in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until steak is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove from the air fryer and brush with some reserved chimichurri sauce. Serve the rest of the sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, cook skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with chimichurri sauce.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), roast skewers for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, serving with chimichurri sauce.
- Skillet: Heat skillet over medium-high heat, cook skewers for 4-6 minutes per side, brushing with chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Air Frying, Oven, Skillet
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg