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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Juicy Air Fryer Steak

    Juicy Air Fryer Steak

    January 18, 2020 by Tiffany 5 Comments

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    Juicy sirloin steak cooked perfectly and quickly in an air fryer. The steak is cooked evenly through the middle and tastes delicious.

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    Air Fryer Steak

    It’s perfect for date night, those cooking one steak for themselves, and anyone looking for new ways to use their air fryer!

    I never thought of cooking steak in an air fryer until a friend said she had tried it and loved it!

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    It’s times like this when we’re snowed in and cooking on a grill isn’t an option so I’m looking for new ways to cook steak indoors.

    I bought a couple of sirloin steaks at the store and thought I’d slice them against the grain to have a more tender bite.

    Air Fryer Steak Sliced

    What kind of steak can you cook in an air fryer?

    All kinds of steak can be cooked in an air fryer. This recipe does not limit you to using sirloin.

    You can easily cook:

    • Ribeye
    • Filet mignon (tenderloin)
    • New York strip
    • Flank steak
    • Skirt steak

    This particular recipe has the cook times for a 1 ½″ thick steak. If your steak is thicker, simply add more cook time.

    How to make air fryer steak:

    • Lightly drizzle each sirloin with olive oil. Add any seasoning you like on your steak, or leave it simple with salt & pepper.

    Try this: Sometimes I drizzle my steaks with Worcestershire sauce to marinade.

    • Place each sirloin in the air fryer basket. No preheating is necessary for air fryer steak – that’s the best part!
    Raw beef in basket

    Air Fryer Steak Cooking Times

    Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip steaks over and cook for 7 minutes more to achieve medium-rare.

    Use an internal meat thermometer to check for doneness, or cut into a steak.

    What temperature does steak need to be for medium-rare or medium?

    Medium Rare Internal Temperature: 120-125 Degrees
    Medium Internal Temperature: 130-135 Degrees

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    Once the steaks are done cooking, slice them against the grain in ¼″ thick slices.

    I prefer mine medium-rare. The steaks cook fast in an air fryer, especially since there is no preheating needed!

    This meal pairs perfectly with these sides:

    • Air Fryer Baked Potato
    • Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
    • Cheesy Potatoes
    • Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
    • Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
    Air Fryer Steak

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    Enjoy!

    Air Fryer Steak

    Air Fryer Steak

    Juicy sirloin steak cooked perfectly and quickly in an air fryer. The steak is cooked evenly through the middle and tastes delicious.
    4.60 from 61 votes
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    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 2 Sirloin Steaks, about 1 lb, 1 ½″ Thick, (or other steak cut with same thickness)
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Rub each steak with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Place steak in the air fryer basket.
    • Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 7 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes until desired doneness.
      Medium Rare Internal Temperature:
      120-125 °F
      Medium Internal Temperature:
      130-135 °F
    • Transfer steaks to a cutting board and slice against the grain in ¼″ slices.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 323 kcalProtein: 50 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 4 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 6 gCholesterol: 138 mgSodium: 129 mgPotassium: 773 mgCalcium: 63 mgIron: 4 mg
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    Filed Under: 30-Minute Dinners, Air Fryer Main Dishes, Beef, Main Dishes, New Year's Recipes, One-Pot Meals

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    Comments

    1. M Jordan

      July 03, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious.
      Perfectly cooked in my Air Fryer.

      Reply
    2. Collleen fausett

      March 07, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Cooked a ribeye in my airfryer came out great

      Reply
    3. Ida

      November 02, 2021 at 9:03 am

      Cooking time is based on the thickness of the steak. How thick were your steaks for 7 minutes to be medium-rare?

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        November 02, 2021 at 9:24 am

        Hi Ida,
        I have the thickness of the steaks listed in the recipe card above. They should be 1 1/2″ thick for the cook time of 7 minutes per side.
        Keep in mind, different air fryers can vary cook times as well. Let me know how it turns out for you!
        -Tiffany

        Reply
    4. Fidel Cazares

      September 28, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      I cook two steaks and they came out awesome following your recipes

      Thank you very much

      Reply

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