Description
A quick, delicious method for cooking a juicy, seared steak using your air fryer — minimal fuss, maximum flavour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 steaks (each about 1‑inch thick; cuts like ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin work well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or another neutral oil)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavour
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the fridge about 20‑30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. This helps them cook more evenly. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Pat the steaks very dry with paper towels (this promotes a good sear/crust). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Pre‑heat your air fryer to 400 °F (≈ 200 °C). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Brush or rub the steaks with olive oil on both sides, then season generously with salt and pepper (and any optional extra seasoning). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not crowded so hot air can circulate. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Cook the steaks for about 10 minutes total for medium‑rare, flipping once halfway through (after ~5 minutes). For medium, about 12 minutes total. (Times are for ~1‑inch thick steaks; adjust if thicker or thinner.) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Use a meat thermometer if you have one and pull the steak out when it is ~5 °F (≈3 °C) below your target internal temperature because it will continue to cook slightly while resting. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Let the steaks rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving—this lets the juices redistribute for a juicier result. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Prep Time: About 10 minutes (+ 20‑30 minutes to come to room temperature)
- Cook Time: 10‑12 minutes (for ~1‑inch thick steak to medium‑rare/medium)
- Category: Main Course / Beef
- Method: Air‑frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ≈ 400‑500
- Sugar: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0–1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ≈ 35‑45 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 90 mg