Description

Moist, tender, and juicy air fryer corned beef brisket coated in a flavorful mustard-brown sugar crust with perfectly seasoned edges. This method delivers classic corned beef flavor in less time and with minimal effort.

Ingredients

4–5 lb corned beef brisket

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp garlic powder

1 pickling seasoning packet

Optional spices:

1 tbsp mustard seed

1 tsp caraway seeds

1 tsp thyme

8 black peppercorns

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the Dijon mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic powder in a bowl.
If using optional spices, combine mustard seed, caraway seeds, thyme, and peppercorns in a separate bowl. Add the included seasoning packet if desired.
Open the corned beef package, remove and reserve the seasoning packet, then rinse the brisket under cold water. Pat dry.
Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil.
Place the brisket in the foil-lined basket. Spread the mustard mixture over the top.
Sprinkle optional seasoning mixture over the brisket.
Air fry at 350°F for 40 minutes.
Remove the basket and baste the brisket with its juices. If needed, add 1 tbsp water.
Air fry another 15 minutes at 350°F.
Check internal temperature; continue cooking in 5–10 minute increments until it reaches 145°F.
Lift the brisket out using the foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing brown sugar.

Swap Dijon mustard for spicy brown mustard for sharper flavor.

Double mustard seed and add cracked pepper for a bolder spice crust.

Rinsing the brisket reduces excess surface salt.

Leave uncovered to create a flavorful bark.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of brisket
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg