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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:Â 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:Â Preheat fryer 400 degrees. Rub the steaks with oil on each side. Rub the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper o
- Fry:Â 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:Â Remove the steaks and let rest on a plate so the fryer doesn’t continue cooking the steaks.
- Seasonings:Â You can use so many different spices and seasonings to your liking and desire.
- Medium Steak:Â Set the time to 12 minutes and flip the steak at 6.
- Medium Rare:Â 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
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- 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.
I have a air fry button on my Samsung Electric Range. Can I use the same method of cooking that you show for counter machines?
Yes, that will work as well.
I am new to air frying. I don’t know which one would be best for me as I am single and cook for one. Can I buy one for $100.00? and what size would be best for me?
Yes! $100 or less is an average price for a great air fryer. I prefer, even for a single person a 6-quart size of air fryer. This is what I use and can fit all of my recipes into it. I do like the new air fryer from Drew Barrymore from Walmart lately. It fluctuates in price but right now it is around $60. Hope that helps!
Is this for rare or medium, because I like mine well done. How long for well done?
This is medium done. It is best to use a meat thermometer if possible to find the cooking temperature that you are wanting.
Hi, im making this tonight, silly question what does it mean when you say let the steaks rest for 10 minutes? Does that mean to take out of air fryer and leave on the counter for 10 mins? Im very confused
Yes, it is best to let your steak rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it. It will hold in all the juices and cook a little longer before cutting into it.
So does this mean set the air fryer to “air fry” if you don’t have a grill setting? Thanks
Yes, air fryer setting is what I used on my air fryer.
I just made this tonight. It was delicious, I added minced garlic to the steaks. One rib eye and one New York steak. Best I’ve ever tasted. Thanks for sharing.
We have been cooking Aldi ribeyes in the Air Fryer for years. Because they are generally thick – for a perfect rare, we find 400 for 8 minutes on each side is what is needed.
Timings depends on your air fryer AND the thickness of the steak for sure. We have the Power XL 7 qt basket.
Never discount a balsalmic vinegar soy sauce worchestire sauce in oil based marinade. Add pepper. Mrs Dash of any variety. Dried (or fresh) rosemary. a touch of italian seasoning. atleast a tsp minched garlic. Finish it with some bold mustard and tiny bit of smoked bbq sauce and you are laughing. Chuck a few NY strips into that and then I typically just toss it right into my air fryer 8 qt frigidaires are only 100$ right now..
I like your adventurousness Wish my husband would try something new and awesome! 😕!
I also marinate with soy sauce and worcestershire especially when grilling out. Just got an air fryer for Christmas and am anxious to try everything.
I’m attempting this recipe tonight with a couple of alterations… Moose meat in a garlic/paprica I rub… I’ll let you know how it turns out😉
Ur done, Karen
Darn tasty. I used a T bone steak and followed your directions. Couldn’t be more pleased. While letting the steak rest I also sprinkled a little brown sugar on it. I paired my steak with some homemade macaroni and cheese. Now its time for a nap.
Stupid question here but what setting do I put the steak on? Bake or air fry?
I used air fryer. Hope that helps!