Air Fryer Steak
There’s something undeniably satisfying about a perfectly cooked steak —…
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?1-2 T-Bone Sirloin, Porterhouse or NY Strip Steakat room temperature
- ?1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ?1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- ?1/4 teaspoononion powder
- ?black pepperto taste
- ?1 tablespoonbutterat room temperature
- ?fresh parsley or thymechopped for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 1 minute.
- If the steak is not already at room temperature, let it sit out until it reaches room temperature. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and place it on a plate.
- Evenly season both sides of the steak with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and black pepper to taste.
- Place the steak(s) in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook at 400°F for 7–10 minutes for medium-rare (about 12 minutes for medium), flipping the steak halfway through cooking. Keep an eye on cook time—the steak thickness and your air fryer size can affect doneness.
- Remove the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Top the steak with 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature, slice, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme if desired.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Notes
Choose the Best Cut: Opt for well-marbled cuts like ribeye or New York strip for juicier and more flavorful air fryer steaks, but any steak will do. I will say to choose steaks that are at least 1 inch thick. Thinner steaks cook too fast and can turn out rubbery.
Pat Dry Before Seasoning: Ensure the steak’s surface is dry by patting it with paper towels before applying seasoning for better flavor infusion and a nice sear. If there’s too much moisture on the steak the air fryer will steam them instead of brown.
Bring to Room Temperature: Allow the seasoned steak to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking to ensure more even cooking.
Adjust Cooking Time for Thickness: Thicker steaks may require slightly longer cooking times. Adjust accordingly based on the steak’s thickness.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Ensure your air fryer is preheated for a few minutes before cooking to start the process immediately.
Avoid Overcrowding: Cook only one or two steaks at a time to prevent overcrowding the air fryer basket, which may result in uneven cooking.
Allow Steak to Rest: Let the cooked steak rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and flavorful steak.
For Medium-Rare Steak:A 1-inch steak will take 7-10 minutes for medium rare in a preheated air fryer. For 1.5-inch steaks it will take 8-12 minutes for medium rare.
For Medium Steak:A 1-inch steak will take 12 minutes for medium in a preheated air fryer.
Pat Dry Before Seasoning: Ensure the steak’s surface is dry by patting it with paper towels before applying seasoning for better flavor infusion and a nice sear. If there’s too much moisture on the steak the air fryer will steam them instead of brown.
Bring to Room Temperature: Allow the seasoned steak to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking to ensure more even cooking.
Adjust Cooking Time for Thickness: Thicker steaks may require slightly longer cooking times. Adjust accordingly based on the steak’s thickness.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Ensure your air fryer is preheated for a few minutes before cooking to start the process immediately.
Avoid Overcrowding: Cook only one or two steaks at a time to prevent overcrowding the air fryer basket, which may result in uneven cooking.
Allow Steak to Rest: Let the cooked steak rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and flavorful steak.
For Medium-Rare Steak:A 1-inch steak will take 7-10 minutes for medium rare in a preheated air fryer. For 1.5-inch steaks it will take 8-12 minutes for medium rare.
For Medium Steak:A 1-inch steak will take 12 minutes for medium in a preheated air fryer.