Steam-Air Fryer Master Guide: Bagels, Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Steak

Ingredients

• 1 Frozen Bagel (or bread; no need to defrost)
• 1 Chicken Breast (no marinating or brining required)
• Seasoning (your favorite spices for chicken)
• 1 Sweet Potato (medium sized)
• 1 Thick-cut Steak (3.5 - 4 cm thick (e.g., Costco style))
• Salt (to taste for steak)
• Black Pepper (to taste for steak)
• Water (for soaking bagel and for the steam fryer tank)

Steps

1. 1

   For Frozen Bagels: Quickly soak the frozen bagel in water (do not defrost). Place in the air fryer and use 'Steam-Fry Mode' at 200°C (392°F) for 5 minutes until soft and fresh.

2. 2

   For Chicken Breast: Sprinkle the chicken breast with your favorite seasonings. Place in the air fryer and use 'Steam-Fry Mode' at 200°C (392°F) for 10-12 minutes (12 minutes per description, 10 minutes per transcript).

3. 3

   For Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes and place them in the air fryer. Use 'Steam-Fry Mode' at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   For Thick-cut Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Place the steak in the air fryer and use 'Steam-Fry Mode' at 200°C (392°F) for 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the steak and immediately wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Let it rest for 8 minutes (matching the cook time) to lock in juices for a medium-rare (50% cooked) result.

7. 7

   For Pure Steam Mode: Use this mode for rice (25-30 minutes), steamed eggs (12 minutes), or reheating Zongzi/sticky rice dumplings (10-15 minutes).

Notes

The universal formula for the Steam-Air Fryer is 200°C for 10 minutes; keep the temperature constant and adjust the time based on the specific ingredient. Resting the steak for the same duration it was cooked is essential for juiciness.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• breakfast
• air fryer
• steam fryer
• steak
• chicken
• easy
• quick