Best Air fryer Steak recipe
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This recipe will show you how to cook the best juicy air fryer steak. No mess, no splashing oil, just tasty beef steak ( use sirloin or ribeye or any other favorite cut of meat) for your next dinner. Keto, Paleo, low carb, weight watchers 4 smart points per serving.
Making steak in air fryer
Did you actually now you can make a steak in the air fryer? I was surprised when i learned that the steak made this way is so juicy and delicious and its perfect every time! What air fryer model do you own? Nuwave oven? Power air fryer or Cooks essentials air fryer? This recipe will be perfect in any of these models. I personally use the Gourmea Air fryer and never had a problem with it. I even cooked an Air fryer Whole chicken in it!
I am looking into investing in to Philips Air fryer simply because i need a second one.Its getting hard to cook all the food i want at once in just one basket. I want more! UPDATE: Well, my gourmia 5 qt digital air fryer broke last week. It was cooking some fried chicken and just stopped working in the middle of the process. It served me well for years so i am not upset. Getting a new one this week!
What kind of steaks to use in air fryer?
For this recipe i used 2 medium size rib eye steaks. They have just right amount of fat and perfect for even a beginner cook. Once done, you will get very juicy tender steaks with lots of flavor. Sirloin steak has a less fat and its very important not to overcook it so the steak stays juicy and delicious.
How do i cook steaks in air fryer?
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees
- Wash and pat dry your steaks with paper towel
- I don't like to add extra spices on my steaks, i use only freshly ground pink salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add generously from both sides
- Place into your air fryer basket. Make sure they don't overlap. Cook until your desired doneness. (Information on that in the recipe notes)
Reheating steak leftovers instructions: To reheat the steak in the air fryer, turn on your air fryer and heat it to 400 degrees. Place steak in the middle of the air fryer basket and reheat for about 3 minutes. It will be as juicy and crispy as the day before!
Air fryer steak bites recipe: Beside cooking the whole steak in the air fryer, you can easy make air fryer steak bites for a quick easy meal. Just cut your steak in cubes, add you favorite spices (i usually add just salt and pepper) and place in the air fryer in one layer. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, depending on the size of the bites.
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Air fryer steak time and temp
I recommend to use a thermometer to ensure the perfect desired doneness of your steaks. Cooking time mentioned below is approximate.
Rare: Average cooking time- 8 minutes in total (flip half way through)
Internal Steak Temperature: 125–130 °F
Medium-Rare:Average cooking time- 10 minutes (flip half way through)
Internal Steak Temperature: 130–140 °F
Medium:Average cooking time- 12 minutes (flip half way through)
Internal medium Steak Temperature: 140–150 °F
Medium-Well:Average cooking time - 14 minutes (flip half way through), thats one i cooked!
Internal Steak Temperature: 150–155 °F
Well-Done:Average cooking time- 16 minutes (flip half way through)
Internal well done Steak Temperature: 160+ °F
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Best Air fryer steak
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium size rib eye steaks
- salt ad pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Wash and dry your steaks with paper towel.
- Use whatever spices you usually use on steaks. I only used salt and pepper. Generously add those on both sides.
- Place steaks in your air fryer. Cook according to the notes in the post. For medium well for example is about 14 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Take them out, place on a cutting board and wrap in foil. Let them rest for about
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This was certainly an eye-opener. I eat a lot of meat but in the air fryer! That is the best tip ever. Thanks for this recipe!
I really hadn't realized it was possible to cook steaks in an air fryer! Yours look so good. I have to try it!
I don't own an air fryer but the more I read about it, the more I feel like I want one. Well, after seeing your steak I am convinced I need to buy one! That's an amazing result!
This is incredible!! That steak came out looking absolutely amazing!
I have added this to my menu for next week! I can't wait to give it a try since I have recently fell in love with my air fryer.
I had no idea that you could steak (and chicken) in an air fryer! It looks like it turned out tender and juicy.
That meat looks juicy and perfect. I can have it just like this with salt and pepper. I'm sure that, this would taste simply delicious all by itself as well
How long do you let them rest after you wrap them in foil? The recipe instructions does not show this!
Hi! About 10 minutes
This is great when you just don't want to fire up the grill!
I love my air fryer. I never thought of making steak in it!! Thank you for sharing the different cooking times for the steak. This is a great idea, can't wait to try 🙂