BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - 15 Min Air Fryer Beef Chow Ho Fun Recipe

Using an air fryer to make Cantonese Beef Chow Ho Fun is such a game-changer. Traditionally, stir-fry noodles rely on a blazing-hot wok to achieve that signature wok-hei effect. But if you don’t have a powerful stove or you’re cooking in a limited space, the air fryer makes it incredibly easy and approachable, and the results may surprise you. The noodles turn out savory and glossy, the beef stays tender, and the vegetables add a fresh crunch at the end. While it won’t fully replace the smoky magic of a restaurant wok, it’s a clever alternative that brings big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for everyday cooking.

Ingredients

To season the noodles
200g / 7 oz of dried pho noodles or 600g / 21 oz of fresh pho noodles
25g / 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
18g / 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
8.3g / 1.5 tsps dark soy sauce
13.6g / 1 Tbsp cooking oil to coat the noodles

To season the beef
227g / 8 oz beef
0.6g / ¼ tsp ground white pepper
1.4g / ¼ tsp salt
16.6g / 1 tbsp soy sauce
2.5g / 1 tsp cornstarch
14g / 1 Tbsp cooking wine
1.2 / ¼ tsp baking soda
2.8g / ½ tsp of dark soy sauce
4 cloves / about 12g of garlic, diced
6.8g / ½ Tbsp oil to coat the beef

Vegetables to complete the dish
43g / 1.5 oz of garlic chives, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
43g / 1.5 oz of onion, sliced thinly
43g / 1.5 oz of red chili, julienned
113g / 4 oz of bean sprouts
6.8g / ½ Tbsp oil to coat the vegetables