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West African Style Air Fryer Beef Skewers

West African Style Air Fryer Beef Skewers

with Spiced Tomato Bulgur, Red Cabbage Slaw and Aioli
Emma Blanchet
Emma BlanchetUpdated on June 19, 2026
Calories
721 kcal
Protein
36.3g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Barley
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Soya
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

4 unit(s)

Bamboo Skewers

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

West African Style Seasoning

(May contain traces of: Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphites, Wheat, Barley, Celery, Cereals containing gluten)

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

10 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

120 grams

Pre-Cut Red Cabbage

50 grams

Aioli

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

40 grams

Tamarind Chutney

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Barley)

Not included in your delivery

220 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

1 tbsp

Water for the Breadcrumbs

Energy (kJ)3018 kJ
Energy (kcal)721 kcal
Fat32.6 g
of which saturates8.2 g
Carbohydrate73.7 g
of which sugars16.5 g
Dietary Fibre8.7 g
Protein36.3 g
Salt4.7 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium161.4 mg
Calcium18.6 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Garlic Press
Lid
Medium Saucepan
Large Bowl
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Get Started
1

Soak your skewers in cold water to prevent them from burning. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Put a deep saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid) on medium heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the tomato puree, half the garlic and half the West African style seasoning and fry for 30 secs. 

Simmer Simmer
2

Stir in the bulgur until coated, 30 secs. Stir in the chicken stock paste and water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount).

Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Put a lid on the pan and remove from the heat.

Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.

Time for the Beef Skewers
3

While the bulgur steams, in a large bowl, combine the remaining garlic and remaining West African style seasoning with the breadcrumbs, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts), then add the beef mince. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Shape into sausage shapes, 3 per person. Flatten to make koftas and thread a skewer through each one. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Into the Air Fryer
4

Place the koftas into your air fryer basket.

Air fry at 200°C until browned on the outside and cooked through, 10-12 mins. Give the basket a shake halfway through. IMPORTANT: The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Finish the Prep
5

While everything cooks, halve the baby plum tomatoes.

In a medium bowl, combine the baby plum tomatoes, sliced red cabbage and aioli. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to coat.

Serve Up
6

When everything's ready, fluff up the bulgur and share between serving bowls. 

Top the bulgur with the beef skewers and salad.

Drizzle the tamarind chutney over the skewers to finish.

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