You’ll Need
500g beef mince
500g potatoes, diced small
1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Sichuan pepper, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp salt
2 spring onions, sliced
Optional but Dangerous
Extra chilli oil
Fresh coriander
Extra Sichuan pepper
Crispy fried onions
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
Toss the potatoes with half the oil, half the salt, and half the Sichuan pepper.
Air fry for 16–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp and golden.
In a foil tray or heatproof dish, combine the beef mince, garlic, soy sauce, chilli oil, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, remaining salt, and remaining Sichuan pepper.
Air fry at 190°C for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until deeply browned.
Add the cooked potatoes into the beef mixture and toss thoroughly.
Return to the air fryer for a final 3–4 minutes so everything crisps together properly.
Finish with spring onions, coriander, crispy onions, or extra chilli oil if using. Serve immediately while still steaming hot.