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Lightly seared on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside- this easy Air Fryer Steak recipe is perfect for any weeknight meal or special occasion!
No need to fire up the grill- just grab your favorite cuts of steak from the fridge, and get ready for a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes. Pair it with some Air Fryer twice baked potatoes and Air Fryer green beans for a wholesome, filling meal.
If you’ve always been intimidated by this gorgeous cut of meat, or have been cooking it on a skillet, this easy method is going to simplify things for you. Air frying gives it that nice balance of texture and flavor- I realized this when I made my Air Fryer fried chicken steaks, and then started experimenting with other, less lean cuts of meat too.
And once I did, we haven’t looked back! We always have this recipe on our list of things to make during cookouts and holidays such as July 4th and Memorial Day.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Tender, juicy and meaty.
⏱️ Prep time: 4 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 14 minutes + 10 minutes resting time.
👥 Servings: 2 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer + bristle brush.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Make sure you get the steak out and let it rest for 30-60 minutes at room temperature before you season and air fry it.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Air frying is the easiest way to cook steak. You’ll get the perfect juicy meat in ever bite with barely any effort.
- Just like my Air Fryer pork steaks, it is the perfect high protein weeknight meal that the whole family can enjoy.
- Zero splatters or mess in the kitchen- it’s the definition of stress-free cooking.
Recipe Ingredients
- Steak: I used two steaks, each around 8oz and 1 inch thick. You can choose T bone, New York, top Sirloin steak or any other cut too.
- Oil: Olive oil, to help the seasonings stick to the steak. You can use melted butter too!
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and just used some salt and pepper. You can try using seasonings of your choice. I love using my homemade poultry seasoning here for additional flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- For a subtle flavor, you can top the steak with homemade herb butter or a pat of garlic butter sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving. I like to make a simple garlic butter using my Air Fryer roasted garlic and some softened butter.
- You can also try using another compound butter like Cajun butter or Cowboy butter for some extra flavor.
How to Make Air Fryer Steak
- Brush both sides of each steak lightly with some olive oil and season them nicely.
- Arrange the steaks in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket, allowing at least ¼ to ½ inch between steaks.
- Air fry at 400 F for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Once done, transfer them to a cutting board and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
The best way to enjoy this Air Fryer steak is to top it with a nice steak sauce or some olive tapenade, sauteed mushrooms (I love using my Air Fryer mushrooms), some blue cheese, lots of crispy Air Fryer onion rings and a simple Chimichurri sauce.
And of course, you can always team it up with a potato and veggie side. I personally love serving it up with some Air Fryer baked potatoes or Air Fryer red potatoes and some garlicky Air Fryer asparagus. To make it healthier, you can swap the regular potatoes for some Air Fryer baked sweet potatoes too.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- The cooking time for the steaks will depend on how well done you want them to be, how thick the steaks are and what kind of Air Fryer you’re using.
- 1 inch thick steaks are usually cooked within 10-18 minutes, so keep an eye on them during that time.
- To lend the steaks a bit of garlicky flavor, you can use freshly minced garlic to season them (like I did when I made my Air Fryer cube steak) or just use garlic powder (like when I make my Air Fryer garlic steak bites).
- You can check the internal temperature of the steak using a meat thermometer to cook it to your desired level of doneness. If the temperature reads 155 or more, the steak is medium well or well done.
- Want the steaks to have a bolder, more pronounced flavor? Marinate them in your choice of spices up to 12 hours ahead of time.
- Remember to preheat the Air Fryer before you add in the steaks. This helps create a bit of golden brown caramelization on the outside- I realized this when I made my Air Fryer New York strip steak.
Recipe FAQs
You can store leftover steak in an airtight container, wrapped in foil or plastic wrap, or sealed storage bag for 3-4 days or even freeze for 2-3 months.
Follow my detailed post about how to Reheat Steak in Air Fryer. Reheating steak in an Air Fryer gives the steak that delicious light crisp while keeping the steak tender and juicy.
You can cook frozen steaks in the Air Fryer- no need to wait for the meat to thaw. Air frying time will need to be adjusted by 3-5 minutes when meat is frozen.
The easiest way to do this is to check the internal temperature of the steaks with a meat thermometer.
Yes, you can. Check out my detailed post about how to cook frozen steak in the Air Fryer to know just how to do that.
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Air Fryer Steak
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 ounce steaks, sirloin, new york, or T-bone
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove steaks from your refrigerator and place them on a plate or cutting board for approximately 30-60 minutes before cooking.
- Once steaks have reached room temperature brush both sides of each piece of steak with light olive oil and season steaks with salt and ground pepper. At this point add any additional seasonings for extra flavor.
- Place each steak in your air fryer basket, allow 1/4 to 1/2 inch between steaks. This allows air to circulate and get the best cook on your steak.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10-14 minutes, turning halfway through cooking process. Depending on your personal preference of steak doneness. For larger steaks or thicker steak, cooking times will vary.
- When done air frying steak, remove basket from air fryer and place steaks on a cutting board or cookie sheet to let steak rest for 10-15 minutes prior to serving.
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Notes
- Depending on thickness of steak, cooking time will need to be adjusted by 3-4 minutes.
- If cooking thinner steaks adjust time 2-5 minutes less, then original cook time. Both ways will change internal temperature a couple of degrees.
- Make sure you get the steak out and let it rest for 30-60 minutes at room temperature before you season and air fry it
- Want the steaks to have a bolder, more pronounced flavor? Marinate them in your choice of spices up to 12 hours ahead of time.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
