Recipes, Beef, Main Dishes
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You might be surprised to hear that when it comes to steak, the air fryer delivers juicy, tender, and flavorful steaks cooked to perfection. These mouthwatering air fryer steak recipes will help you develop rich flavors and enjoy steakhouse-quality meals at home.
Whether you prefer a classic ribeye, a melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon, or a quick and easy flank steak, the air fryer can handle it all.
Why The Air Fryer Is Perfect For Cooking Steaks
The air fryer is the perfect tool for cooking steak for several reasons. Firstly, it uses a powerful convection heating system that circulates hot air around the food, creating a crisp and browned exterior while locking in the natural juices and flavors.
The air fryer offers precise temperature control, allowing you to cook your steak to your desired level of doneness with ease. Additionally, the air fryer’s rapid cooking time is a major advantage when it comes to steak. Unlike traditional oven baking, the air fryer preheats quickly and cooks food faster, reducing the overall cooking time.
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Air Fryer Steak Recipes
Easy Air Fryer Flank Steak
If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to cook flank steak, the air fryer will deliver. Air Fryer Flank Steak is a flavorful and juicy alternative to grilling or pan-searing.
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak Recipe
This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is seasoned and cooked in the air fryer, resulting in a juicy steak with a nice crust that is perfectly cooked.
Air Fryer Steak Tips
Air Fryer Steak Tips is a great dish you can make in minutes with just steak, garlic butter, and a little bit of seasoning. Cooked at high heat in the air fryer, they come out packed with flavor.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon
This Air Fryer Filet Mignon is seasoned and cooked in the air fryer, resulting in a juicy steak with a nice crust that is topped with an indulgent compound butter.
Air Fryer Tri Tip Steak
This Air Fryer Tri Tip Steak is well seasoned and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, which leaves it with a deliciously cooked exterior and tender juicy interior.
Air Fryer Steak Bites & Potatoes
Air Fryer Steak Bites & Potatoes is a simple meal you can make in minutes with just a piece of steak and any potatoes you have in the house. They cook quickly in the air fryer and make a hearty and satisfying meal.
Perfectly Cooked Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
These perfectly cooked Air Fryer Sirloin Steaks are first rubbed with a flavorful seasoning blend, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer in just minutes.
Air Fryer T-Bone Steak Recipe
This Air Fryer T-Bone Steak is seasoned and cooked quickly in the air fryer, resulting in a juicy steak with a nice sear and lots of locked in flavor.
Air Fryer Skirt Steak
This delicious air fryer skirt steak is marinated and takes just 10 minutes to cook to perfection.
Rubs, Marinades, and Compound Butter
Perfectly-Balanced Homemade Dry Rub
The key to adding intense flavor to meat is in the rub. A perfectly balanced dry rub does wonders for the flavor, but also seals in the juices and keeps the meat from drying out.
Awesome Homemade Carne Asada Dry Rub
This Carne Asada Dry Rub is a blend of all the traditional Mexican spices used for grilled steak, including Mexican chili powder, onion and garlic, cumin, and coriander.
Best Ever Meat Marinade
You may be skeptical when you see the name “best ever”, but this really is the best meat marinade you’ll ever use. The salty, umami flavors really take your grilling to a new level.
Internal Temperatures For Steak
Remember that every air fryer differs as does the thickness of your steak, so you will need to use ameat thermometerto get the proper doneness you prefer.
- For rare, you want 125° F (52° C)
- For medium rare, you want 130°F (54°C)
- For medium it’s 140°F (60°C)
- For medium well it’s 150°F (66°C)
- For well done it’s 160°F (71°C)
Additional Helpful Tips
- Bring the steak to room temperature before cooking by letting it sit out for about 30 minutes. This will help the steak cook more evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure that it reaches the correct cooking temperature.
- Use ameat thermometerto ensure that the steak is cooked to your preferred internal temperature. For medium-rare, the final internal temperature after resting should be around 135°F.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Pair the steak with your favorite sides, such asasparagus, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
What Side Dishes to Serve?
You can serve some really easy side dishes with your main dish cooked in the Air Fryer. Sometimes, you can cook them together in the air fryer to make it even faster.
Some of our favorite side dishes to serve include:
- Air fryer cauliflower
- Air fryer baked potatoes
- Brussels sprouts
- Corn on the cob
- Crispy smashed potatoes
- Cottage fries
Here are 28 more air fryer side dishes to try
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Angela is a talented home cook and passionate advocate for healthy, flavorful cooking in the air fryer. She shares her favorite air fryer recipes and helpful tips for using this versatile kitchen appliance to create delicious, nutritious meals.
