Best Air Fryer Steak Recipe : No matter the weather, Air Fryer Steak is a terrific way to have a crispy outside and juicy insides!
Best Air Fryer Steak Recipe
Try using your air fryer the next time you’re craving a handmade steak meal! Although air fryer steaks don’t brown as much as steaks cooked in other ways, they nonetheless turn out juicy and flawlessly cooked with minimal effort.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 New York strip steaks, about 3/4 lb. each
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. Montreal steak seasoning, or your favorite steak rub
- 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Allow the steaks to come out of the refrigerator thirty minutes before cooking.
Use paper towels to gently pat the steaks dry. Evenly rub the steaks with the olive oil, then evenly coat both sides with brown sugar and steak spice.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Steaks should be put in the basket. Simmer for eight to ten minutes.
When the steaks’ internal temperature reaches between 125°F (rare) and 145°F (medium), they are done.
After moving the steaks to a platter, give them five minutes to rest.
ALSO SEE
NUTRITION
% DAILY VALUE
- 15%Total Fat 11.6g
- 62%Cholesterol 187mg
- 21%Sodium 478mg
- 0%Total Carbohydrate 0.8g
- Sugars 0.7g
- 157%Protein 78.4g
- 0%Vitamin A 0µg
- 0%Vitamin C 0mg
TOP TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER STEAK
First, let your steak to come to room temperature. Take your steaks out of the refrigerator half an hour before you plan to cook them. By doing this, they become less chilled and cook more quickly and evenly.
Assemble your steaks and add seasoning. I add a fair quantity of brown sugar to my favourite steak rub. This right here is the key! As the steak cooks, the sugar caramelises, giving it a lovely crust, a faint smokey flavour, and assistance with browning. Rest assured that it doesn’t genuinely sweeten the meat!
Warm up the air fryer. If the directions for your air fryer don’t mention preheating, I’ve discovered that using a hot frying basket yields the best results for steaks. This aids in the steak’s outside sear and seals in the juices.
FAQs
SHOULD I MARINATE THE STEAK?
No marinating in the air fryer. In the time it takes to cook to the right temperature, the air fryer doesn’t brown steak well. This method avoids marinades because they add moisture and make it harder.
HOW LONG SHOULD I COOK A STEAK IN THE AIR FRYER?
This depends on steak size, air fryer model, and desired temperature.
New York strip steaks, an inch thick and 3/4 pound each, are generally available at my local store. The steaks were medium-cooked after 10 minutes of air-frying without turning. Compare the sliced steak’s colour to the doneness table below.
Since air fryers vary and people like their steaks rare, medium, or well-done, you need be careful the first time. For rare or medium-rare steaks, check the temperature at 7 minutes. Approximately 8 minutes for medium. Then extend if necessary.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE STEAK IS DONE?
Instant-read thermometers help here. For rare steaks, aim for 125°F. For medium steak, heat until the thickest section reaches 145°F.
If you prefer to judge by sight, this diagram shows steak temperatures.