Air Fryer Suya Beef Skewers

• 1.5 lbbeef sirloin or flank — sliced thin against the grain
• 1/2 cuproasted peanuts — unsalted, ground to a coarse powder
• 1 tbspsmoked paprika
• 1 tspcayenne — more to taste — suya runs hot
• 1 tspground ginger
• 1 tspgarlic powder
• 1bouillon cube — crushed — the traditional savory backbone
• 1/2 tspfine sea salt
• 2 tbspneutral oil — for tossing
• 1red onion — sliced, to serve

Method

1. 01

   Grind the peanuts in short pulses until they're a dry, sandy meal — stop before they turn to butter. Stir in the paprika, cayenne, ginger, garlic powder, crushed bouillon, and salt. This is your yaji.

2. 02

   Toss the thin beef with the oil, then with about three-quarters of the yaji until every piece is coated. Thread loosely onto soaked wooden or metal skewers so the air can move around the meat.

3. 03

   Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, turning the skewers halfway, until the edges char and the thickest piece reads 145°F for medium. Thin slices cook fast — start checking at 9 minutes.

4. 04

   Dust the hot skewers with the reserved yaji and pile on raw sliced onion. Eat with your hands, standing up, the way it's sold.