West African Style Air Fryer Beef Skewers
with Spiced Tomato Bulgur, Red Cabbage Slaw and Aioli
- Cereals containing gluten
- Wheat
- Egg
- Mustard
- Barley
- Milk
- Mustard
- Soya
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Barley
- Celery
- Cereals containing gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
You asked, we heard you. This recipe is perfectly designed to be cooked in your air fryer. Cook the koftas in the air fryer, then all you need to do is steam the bulgur on the hob. Dress the salad, then you're set for a fabulous dinner!
Ingredients
4 unit(s)
Bamboo Skewers
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 sachet(s)
West African Style Seasoning
(May be present: 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
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The West African seasoning brings bold, distinctive flavour; some found the spice level quite high, so adjust to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, with the air fryer doing most of the work on the koftas.
- Suggestions: Consider serving something cooling alongside to balance the spice, such as extra aioli or a simple yoghurt dip.
- Next-day meals: The bulgur and slaw hold up well, making this a satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy.
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