Perfectly cooked steaks, all done in the air fryer. This is our favourite way to cook steak! Seared on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside, this Air Fryer Steak recipe is so easy and full of flavour. Hands off cooking and ready in just 10 minutes.
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Steak in the air fryer is one of the most underrated ways of cooking it. It creates juicy, tender steaks with a nice sear and it's so convenient to make.
Minimal cleaning up, and perfectly cooked steaks every time. Never fry steak again with this foolproof recipe that the whole family will love.
If you are looking for some other air fryer recipes to try, then why not try our easy Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Sausages? For some meat-free air fryer recipes, try our crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips or delicious Air Fryer Carrots.
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Why You Will Love It
- Perfectly cooked steak every time - This a foolproof recipe to get charred, juicy and tender steak every time. It's one of the many reasons why we love the air fryer!
- Lower in calories than frying - Usually, you would need to fry steak to get it cooked like this. But, the air fryer does it too, but with much less oil.
- Different seasoning options - We have used Italian seasoning to season the steak, but you can use your favourite seasoning blend.
- Versatile - There are so many things you can serve this with, it's such a versatile side dish.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Steak - You can use any cuts of steak that you like, depending on your budget. However, the better quality the better it will taste. We use a lean flank steak, as it cooks quicker. If you want something a little more special, then Ribeye and New York Strip are the best cuts for air frying, but tri-tip and top round also work well. You want to use a steak that is about 1 inch thick.
- Oil - We used olive oil. Don't use extra virgin olive oil though.
- Italian seasoning - We love the mix of garlic, oregano and dried pepper in Italian seasoning, but you can use your favourite seasoning blend.
- Salt and pepper - A generous amount of salt and pepper is needed.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How To Make Air Fryer Steak
- Step 1: Pat the steaks dry and drizzle half the oil over the steaks. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over half the Italian seasoning. Rub the oil and seasoning into the steak (a). Flip the steaks over and repeat on the other side (b).
- Step 2: Place the steaks into the air fryer basket (you may have to do one at a time).
- Step 3: Set the temperature to 200°C/400°F and cook for 7-9 minutes for medium rare, 10-13 minutes for medium or 14-15 minutes for well-done. Make sure to flip the steak over at the half way point.
- Step 4: Remove the steak and transfer to a chopping board and loosely cover with foil. Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it.
Why Use An Air Fryer?
- Air fryers are a healthier way to cook food. You can get crispy food, like chips (fries), bacon and sausages with much less oil than frying or baking.
- They are quick and easy to turn on and they heat up quickly, so you don't have to wait for an oven to heat up.
- There is nothing worse than using your oven on a hot day, and heating up the whole kitchen. Using the air fryer stops this from happening.
- They might take up a fair amount of space on your countertop, but they are so versatile that you will use them over and over again. They are very easy to clean too.
- Using an air fryer means more space in the oven.
Air Fryer Steak Cooking Time
This really is a personally preference, depending on how you like your steak cooked. However, we think medium rare is perfect for this this steak. Use a meat thermometer to test the temperature.
Here are the internal temperatures and approximate times to cook your air fryer steak, depending on how you like it:
- 52°C/125°F for rare (6-7 minutes)
- 57°C/135°F for medium rare (7-9 minutes)
- 63°C/145°F for medium (10-13 minutes)
- 66°C/150°F for medium well (13-14 minutes)
- 69°C/155°F for well done (14-15 minutes)
What To Serve With Air Fryer Steak
We have served this with our Air Fryer Potato Wedges, however it also goes well with our Cheesy Potato Bake which is one of our favourites for total comfort food. You can also use it to make our Steak and Rice Bowl, Steak Tacos or Steak Salad.
Here are some of our favourite side dishes that go perfectly with this air fryer steak:
- Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Hasselback Potatoes
- Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Greek Rice
- Garlic Spring Greens
- Easy Roast Potatoes
- Buttered Leeks
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Mustard Potato Salad
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli
- No Mayo Coleslaw
- The BEST Air Fryer Chips
- Greek Potatoes
- Mediterranean Potato Salad
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Storage
Store: If you have leftover steak, then you can store it in the fridge. Wrap tightly in foil and put in air tight containers and it will keep for up to 3 days.
Freeze: To store leftover steak for longer, you can freeze it. Cover it tightly in cling film and then put in freezer bags. It will keep in the freezer for 2 months for maximum freshness.
Defrost: You can defrost cooked steak in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: You can reheat it in a frying pan with a little oil.
Dannii's Top Tips
- You can use any steak you like for this recipe, however the better quality, the better it will taste.
- Use steaks at room temperature of best results.
- Make sure that you season the steak, as it really will make a difference to the finished flavour.
- Make sure you don't overload your air fryer. Don't stack or overlap the steaks and don't exceed the maximum capacity of your air fryer. You can always cook them in batches. We cooked one steak at a time.
- Make sure you allow the steaks to rest for at least 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe. If you want super crispy steak, then you could preheat it for 5 minutes first.
Yes, which is what we love about it. The hot, circulating air browns the outside of the steak, giving golden brown edges that is similar to a hard sear in a frying pan.
Yes, you can. It will take about 20 minutes, flipping half way through.
If you are short on time, then you don't have to. However, if you do have an hour extra, then it is worth it. It's important to do this if you are using a lean steak, because it will prevent it from drying out at a high heat.
Yes, you can marinate them and then keep them in the fridge until you are ready to cook. Bring them to room temperature before cooking for best results.
Yes, if you want an even sear on both sides, then flip the steak half way through the cooking time.
This is a popular way of serving steak. It is done not only because it creates a nice sauce when melted, but it helps to soften the charred exterior and makes the steak more tender. You cab rub the steak with melted butter instead of oil if you prefer.
A steak only needs 5 minutes of rest time. The reason it needs to rest is because the juices need time to redistribute. Otherwise they will just leak out when sliced.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Steak
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) Ribeye steak - (about 200g/7oz per steak)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drizzle half the oil over the steaks. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over half the Italian seasoning. Rub the oil and seasoning into the steak. Flip the steaks over and repeat on the other side.
- Place the steaks in the air fryer (you may have to do one at a time). Set to the Air Fry setting and set the temperature to 200°C/400°F and cook for 7-9 minutes for medium rare, 10-13 minutes for medium or 14-15 minutes for well-done. Make sure to flip the steak over at the half way point.
- Transfer the steak to a chopping board and loosely cover with foil. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.
Recipe Tips
- You can use any steak you like for this recipe, however the better quality, the better it will taste.
- Use steaks at room temperature of best results.
- Make sure that you season the steak, as it really will make a difference to the finished flavour.
- Make sure you don't overload your air fryer. Don't stack or overlap the steaks and don't exceed the maximum capacity of your air fryer. You can always cook them in batches. We cooked one steak at a time.
- Make sure you allow the steaks to rest for at least 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Sarah says
This was perfectly cooked. Thanks for including the times for different doneness, as my husband and I both like our steak cooked differently. I did them both in the ninja dual at different times on the sync setting. Delicious!