Could you air fry oxtail?
Has anyone trying cooking oxtail in the air fryer? Is that even possible could you cook it in sauce / gravy or does air fryers not allow you to add liquid to the cooking vessel?
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As @brhans mentioned, standard air fryers have a drip basket and by their very design will not hold a sufficient quantity of liquid to submerse an oxtail, which is an essential part of cooking such a tough joint successfully.
Oxtails are generally braised or stewed over a very long period to break down the meat fibres, the stock or liquid helping to keep the meat moist. Air frying will rapidly dry the meat out, and most of the fat will render out as part of the cooking process.
The best solution would be to find a small Pyrex or heatproof dish that fits inside your air fryer, brown the meat uncovered first, then add some stock and cover with a well fitting lid or some securely fixed foil. Provided you have at least a cup or two of stock in there (the oxtail doesn't need to be covered), this would be closest to the traditional method. You could always top the level up during cooking if required.
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Put the oxtails into your air fryer basket and spray with oil to prevent sticking. Cook on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 60-90 minutes or until they are cooked through and tender enough that the meat falls off easily when pulled at with tongs. You may need less time if you cut them into smaller pieces.How do you cook beef oxtail in an air fryer?
Place in air fryer for 16 minutes at 375 degrees. Turn them half way so all sides get crispy.How long does it take to air Fry oxtail?
Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until oxtail is tender. 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by combining corn starch and water to a separate bowl.Back In The Kitchen Air Frying Ox Tail
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