Steak IN THE AIR FRYER

Air Fryer Steak Recipe

Overview:
This Air Fryer Steak recipe yields a perfectly seared exterior and juicy interior with minimal mess. It’s a quick and easy method for cooking steak that avoids kitchen splatter.

• Rating: 4.74 from 42 votes
• Calories per Serving: 221
• Protein: 39.5g
• Carbs: 0.5g
• Fat: 7g
• Course: Dinner
• Cuisine: American
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Serving Size: 1 (6 oz) steak

Equipment:

• Air Fryer

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 sirloin steaks (1 inch thick, 1.5 lbs total)
• Olive oil spray

Instructions:

1. Prepare Spices: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Season Steaks: Spray steaks with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of each steak.
3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to ensure a hot basket.
4. Cook Steaks: Place steaks in the air fryer basket. For medium-rare, air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. For medium, cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Cooking times may vary based on steak thickness and air fryer model.
5. Finish and Rest: Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Let steaks rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.

some tips:

Through trial and error, I learned some tips to make perfect air fryer steaks. Here I used leaner sirloin, but this will work for any steak you like. I do recommend making sure your steaks are at least 1 inch thick. Thinner steaks cook too fast without getting a chance to brown. A little oil rubbed on the steaks helps the steaks brown better. Adding a dry rub to leaner steaks like this sirloin or chops helps with overall color. We usually eat it with baked potatoes, smashed potatoes, or mashed potatoes and a vegetable, like roasted green beans or asparagus.

Tips and Variations for Perfect Steak in the Air Fryer:

• Steak Type: I used leaner sirloin for this recipe, but this method will work for any thick steak you like.
• Thickness Matters: Start with steaks that are at least one inch thick. Thinner steaks cook too fast without getting a chance to brown.
• Room Temperature: Let your steaks get to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking for the best results.
• Dry Steaks: Pat steaks and pork chops with paper towels to remove moisture, which will stream them rather than brown.
• Better Browning: Your steaks, chops, and vegetables will brown better when spritzed with a little oil.
• Dry Rub for Leaner Steaks:  Adding a dry rub to leaner steaks helps with overall color. For this recipe, I kept it simple with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: The steaks should have enough airflow for optimal browning.
• Rest: Remove the steaks and let them rest on a plate, loosely tented with foil so they don’t continue cooking in the air fryer basket.

How long do steaks take in the air fryer?

• Medium Steak: For 1-inch-thick steaks cooked to medium-rare, cook the steak in a preheated air fryer for 12 minutes and flip it at six minutes.
• Medium-Rare Steaks: For 1-inch-thick steaks cooked to medium-rare, cook the steak in a preheated air fryer for 10 minutes and flip it at five minutes.
• Adjust Time Depending on Thickness: For thicker or thinner steaks, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Temperature Chart:

• Rare: 125°F
• Medium-Rare: 135°F
• Medium: 145°F
• Medium Well: 155°F
• Well: 160°F

Use a meat probe to test doneness and remove the steak 5 degrees before your target temperature, as the meat continues to cook while resting.

Notes:

• For different steak thicknesses, adjust cooking time as needed.
• Consult a temperature chart to ensure preferred doneness.

Nutrition per Serving:

• Calories: 221 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0.5g
• Protein: 39.5g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 117.5mg
• Sodium: 391mg
• Fiber: 0.5g

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