These are the best Carne Asada Fries you'll ever eat! Loaded with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, pico de gallo, tomato, and sour cream, these hearty and delicious fries are perfect as an appetizer, party-food recipe, and so much more!
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword air fryer fries, best carne asada fries, cheese fries
First, place the sirloin steak and marinade into a large zip-top bag. Zip the bag closed and release as much air as possible. Then gently massage the marinade into the meat. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
After the meat is marinated, place it in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and sear on both sides, approximately three to four minutes on each side. Next, turn the heat down to medium. Let the meat cook until the internal temperature between 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make a tender and juicy steak.
Immediately, remove the meat from the heat and place on a cutting board to rest. Cut the tender steak into bite-sized pieces.
To Make the Crispy Fries
First, cut each potato into ¼-inch wedges.
Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of water while you continue to cut the remaining potatoes.
After all the potatoes are cut, drain the water and pat the potatoes dry.
Toss the potatoes in one tablespoon of oil.
Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the fries on top of the parchment paper in a single layer.
Next, turn the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the fries in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Rotate the tray ¼-inch so the fries can cook evenly.
Turn the air fryer down to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional five minutes. The fries should be golden with some dark spots.
Take the fries out of the air fryer and top with the toppings.
Top with the cheeses.
Next, top the loaded fries with tomatoes, olives, onions, carne asada steak, more mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese, or your favorite cheese.
Place in the air fryer for an additional six minutes at 374 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Because we are using both vinegar and pineapple juice, the acid can and will cook the meat, it will turn brown if left in the fridge too long. For this reason, we will need to only do 4 hours on the marinade.
If using skirt steak, add ¼ cup of orange juice and juice from one lime to help tenderize the meat.
Flank steak can also be used.
You can also cook the steak in the cast iron skillet. Sear the meat on each side, then place it in the oven and check with a thermometer to see if it is done.
If using ground beef, place one pound of beef into a medium saucepan and add all the ingredients for the marinade. Let the ground beef cook and come to a simmer; make sure the marinade simmers down.