Air Fryer Steak
Air fryer steak brings the sizzle to your kitchen in minutes. It's a tasty shortcut to steak with a satisfying sear, but without the fuss of pan frying.
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 653kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz steak around 1 inch / 2.5 cm thick [Note 1]
- ½ teaspoon light olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove steak from the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to cooking to allow it to reach room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 200°C.
- Mix salt and pepper (or other seasoning) on a plate.
- Pat steak dry, then brush or spray with a little olive oil. Press each side of the steak into the salt/pepper mix.
- Place steak in air fryer basket. If you are cooking more than one, make sure they are not touching.
- Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 7 minutes for medium-rare (12 minutes for well-done). If you want to be precise about how well your steak is done, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature - it should be 135°F / 57°C for medium-rare steak [Note 2].
- Remove steak from the air fryer, cover with aluminum foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try ribeye steak, filet mignon, top sirloin steak, or rump steak.
- Steak cooking times depend on steak thickness and will vary with air fryer model. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature during cooking:
- Rare: 125°F/ 52°C (approx 5-7 mins)
- Medium-rare: 135°F/ 57°C (approx. 7-9 mins)
- Medium: 145°F/ 63°C (approx. 9-13 mins)
- Medium-well done: 150°F/ 66°C (approx. 10-15 mins)
- Well done: 160°F/ 71°C (approx. 12-18 mins)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 747mg