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This Air Fryer Steak is impeccably seared on the outside and tender juicy on the inside. Cooking steak in an air fryer will create extra flavor and a delicate texture to truly satisfy everyone in your family!
Make this a scrumptious meal with a Caesar Salad, or Garlic Butter Green Beans and a Perfect Baked Potato or Homemade Sweet Potato Fries. Your friends and family are going to love this!
Steak in the Air Fryer
I’m not exaggerating when I say this is a perfect steak. It gives you that crispy crust seared outside and a tender juicy inside, EVERYTIME! Yes, grilling steak is still amazing but it’s getting cold, no one wants to stand outside to grill a steak. Cast iron steak on the stove is divine, but no one wants to fill the house up with smoke all the time. Plus cooking it in the Air Fryer takes the guesswork out how long to cook it for. You don’t have to worry about it getting over done or underdone. You just have to worry about keeping the hungry masses patient.
This is so simple, and easy. Now steak can be the main dish any night of the week, not just reserved for the weekends. It’s quick too, so no need to stress about not having enough time. Your biggest issue will be having enough time to make side dishes. Top the succulent steak with a super decadent yet painless Garlic Butter for a taste you won’t be able to resist.
Steak Ingredients
- Steak: Ribeye, New York or Tri Tip about 1 inch thick
- Oil: I used Olive oil for it’s mild flavor
- Italian Seasoning: Such a classic seasoning that tastes so good.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Garlic Herb Butter
- Butter: Softened
- Garlic: Fresh garlic minced
- Fresh Rosemary, Thyme, and Parsley: Using fresh herbs adds subtle flavor and color.
How to Cook Steak in Air Fryer
Air fryers don’t just do potatoes, they can surprisingly create a restaurant worthy meal at home. It’s so simple, hands off and so good you may never cook steak any other way again!
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat fryer 400 degrees. Rub the steaks with oil on each side. Rub the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper o
- Fry: Put the steaks in the fryer and cook for 12 minutes, flipping half way through. Let it rest for 10 minutes and top with the garlic butter.
Why Air Fryers Are So Amazing
- Healthy: Air Fryers make everything so easy and so much healthier than traditional methods. It can cut the time in half as well as the fat without sacrificing flavor.
- Frozen: Frozen food can be cooked in the fryer, you’ll just have to adjust the cooking time.
- How It Works: They work by circulating heat all around the food so it’s practically fool proof.
Tips and Variations for Perfect Steak
- Room Temperature: Have your steaks for the best results.
- Spacing: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer so the air can circulate evenly around the steaks.
- Rest: Remove the steaks and let rest on a plate so the fryer doesn’t continue cooking the steaks.
- Seasonings: You can use so many different spices and seasonings to your liking and desire.
- Medium Steak: Set the time to 12 minutes and flip the steak at 6.
- Medium Rare: For a medium-rare steak, cook the steak for 10 minutes and flip it at 5 minutes.
- Well-done steaks take a good 12 to 15 minutes.
Steak Temperature
FDA’s temperatures for Steak, Use a meat thermometer to test your meat and take out 5 min before your desired doneness.
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium-Rare: 135°F
- Medium: 145°F
- Medium Well: 155°F
- Well: 160°F
More Steak Loving Recipes
- Chicken Fried Steak
- Grilled Steak Fajitas
- Chipotle Steak Rice Bowls
- Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
- Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Mushrooms
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Air Fryer Steak
Ingredients
- 1-2 Ribeye New York, or Tri Tip Steaks (1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Garlic Herb Butter:
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Prepare the steaks by rubbing olive oil on each side. Rub the Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper on each side.
- Add the steak to the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, turning over ager 6 minutes for medium. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes and top with garlic butter.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is exactly what I was looking for, but my ribeyes are really thick, close to 3 inches. If I want them medium rare, how long should I put them in for? 14 mins and flip at 7 mins?
Yes, that would be best. You can even use a meat thermometer to reach your internal temperature you desire.
Wow! This just made cooking steak so much easier, I never thought of this before. I am a steak fan but most of the time I didn’t want to cook it because of the attention that it requires like having it in my cast iron and basting it, which makes it difficult with my kiddos running around. This just makes it way better, thank you for sharing this!
I had my doubts. We are steak snobs and buy rib eyes at Whole Foods and have it down to a science In the cast iron. This was fantastic though. The flavor was incredible, the mess was not existent and it was cooked perfectly. We did 5 minutes each side for medium rare.
Forgot to leave a rating! 5 stars for sure!
Soooooooo dog on good! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I was reluctant to try this method of cooking on my beloved steak at first, seeing that I am a grill steak lover at heart. But out of desperation on a cold Monday evening in April I tried it and I am so glad I did. Delicious! Tender and flavorful. The best non-grilled steak hands down!
Can you use a top sirloin steak for this recipe? I was going to cook one in the oven but I want to try it in the air fryer.
Yes, most steaks will work for this recipe.
Alyssa, your recipe called for Rib Eye New York, or Tri Tip. Can I use a Top Sirloin Steak?
Yes, that will work well too.
We got lucky when our daughter got a new toaster/oven/air fryer for a wedding gift so she gave us the air fryer she already had. It’s a Gourmia and I’m pretty obsessed 😍 with it. I’ve made a bunch of air fryer recipes on this site and every single one is great. My favorite so far is the air fryer salmon. Best salmon ever!!! Thanks for sharing your recipes Alyssa!!!!😊
Do you think I could do bacon wrapped sirloin like this?
That sounds delicious!
We made a strip loin steak on the air crisp function of our Ninja foodi. It was perfect. Did 5 minutes first side and 4 minutes on second side for medium.
I agree! This is a tasty recipe! I followed the recipe with the exception of times for the KC strip steaks. I cooked them (on top of the fingerling potatoes) for 5 minutes on one side then flipped them for 4 minutes on the second side. A perfect medium steak! The seasoned butter added so much flavor to the finished steak. I have a Gourmania airfryer.
The steak is really good. I will be doing it again. My grandson has made this to and they love it.
My hubby gave me an Air Fryer for Christmas. I love it!!!! I’ve cooked steaks, pork chops, chicken, and whole little potatoes. They have all turned out wonderful!!!!!!
OMGosh! SO easy, tender, quick and delicious! Absolutely perfect! I was shocked that it was so good. My husband, who will only eat GRILLED steaks marveled at this recipe. Thank you, Alyssa, for your scrumptious variety of foods!
Looks amazing!! Which was the exact air fryer used in this post?
I use an air fryer from Sur La Table but last time I checked it is sold out. I am hoping that they restock soon. There are some other great air fryers out there though!
Just finished making this & it is super delicious! Will be making again for sure! Easiest and tastiest steak ever.
What type/kind of air fryer are you using for this recipe. It looks amazing and I would like to try this but am in need of this kind of air fryer?
Any type of air fryer is a great purchase. There are so many recipes you can make with them. I have a couple that I have tried. I like the NuWave Brio 6 quart or the Instant Vortex.
This recipe is THE BEST. I almost bought a grill until I cooked my steak this way. Since I have a different air fryer, I made sure to check the doneness of my steak.
My name is Teri too! I have been wanting an Air Fryer and got one for Christmas. I have a Cosori and really love it. It’s just the right size, and has non stick baskets~a must have……2 rib eyes waiting their turn for tomorrow night. I like rare, so I may need a small adjustment. Wish me luck!🤞
Alyssa, using the air fry steak recipe, how long do you do the steaks for steak bites ? Is it the same temp and time cooking
How was the steak cooked based on the recipe? Medium, Medium well, well done?
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