Lomo Saltado — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

Lomo saltado is a wok stir-fry with a Peruvian accent, so a good sirloin seared hard and a naturally brewed soy build the smoky depth Peruvians call sabor. Work in small batches over the hottest flame you can manage. A crowded pan steams the beef gray instead of searing it.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 4 servings

Sirloin or tenderloin

Cut into thick strips and seared fast; a tender cut stays juicy under the high heat.

1 lb

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Soy sauce

The Chinese-Peruvian backbone; splashed at the end so it flavors without burning off.

3 tbsp

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Red wine vinegar

A splash of acid to deglaze and brighten the pan sauce against the rich beef.

2 tbsp

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Potatoes

Cut into thick fries and fried crisp; they go in at the end and soak up the pan juices.

1.5 lb

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Red onion, tomato, aji amarillo

Cut in fat wedges so they keep some crunch; the aji amarillo brings Peruvian heat.

4 cups total

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge

A light hand — your arteries say thanks.

EffortEasy

Cook it with

Air fryer

The Method

Fry the potatoesFry thick-cut potatoes at 350F until golden and crisp, then hold warm. Homemade fries beat frozen here.
Sear the beefGet the wok smoking hot, sear the beef in two batches for 60 seconds each so it browns instead of steaming. Set aside.
Stir-fry aromaticsAdd onion, tomato, and aji amarillo; toss 2 minutes so they soften but keep their edges.
Deglaze and combineReturn the beef, splash in vinegar and soy, and scrape the pan. Fold in the fries at the very end and serve over rice.

The Toolkit

Carbon steel wok · Deep fryer pot · Spider strainer · Thermometer

Straight Answers

Can you make Lomo Saltado in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Lomo Saltado? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Lomo Saltado ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Lomo Saltado gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Lomo Saltado vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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Lomo Saltado, and where to source it