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

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.

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 1/2″ 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. Sometimes I like to drizzle my steaks with Worcestershire sauce to marinade.
Place each sirloin in the air fryer basket. No preheating is necessary for an air fryer – that’s the best part!

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

Once the steaks are done cooking, slice them against the grain in 1/4″ 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:

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Cheesy Potatoes

Air Fryer Recipes:

Enjoy!

Air Fryer Steak

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Recipe by Simply HappeningsCourse: Air Fryer Main Dishes, Main Dishes, One-Pot MealsCuisine: American

Servings

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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 Degrees
Medium Internal Temperature: 130-135 Degrees
Transfer steaks to a cutting board and slice against the grain in 1/4″ slices.

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