Air Fryer Steak
This Air Fryer Steak is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! It's seasoned to perfection, then air fried until tender and juicy with the perfect crispy exterior.
Ingredients
- 2 1- inch thick steaks or 4 smaller size steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Compound Butter
- 2 tablespoons softened salted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs of choice parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary
Instructions
- Remove steaks and let come to room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
- Pat dry, brush with olive oil, and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer so the basket is hot.
- Add your steaks and air fryer on 400ºF for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through (this is for a 1-inch steak, if smaller it will cook quicker). See temperature chart below as time may vary with air fryer models and thickness of your steaks. Note: Remove the steak 5 degrees earlier than what is listed since the steak’s temperature will rise as it rests, and you want it to rest!
- While cooking, mix softened butter with garlic and herbs. Set aside.
- Once steak is done, let it rest for 5-10 minutes then top with butter and slice.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
Here's a quick temperature guide:
- Rare: Cook the steaks for 6 minutes, flipping after 3 minutes. Look for a temperature of 125ºF.
- Medium-Rare: Cook the steaks for 8 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes. Look for a temperature of 135ºF.
- Medium: Cook the steaks for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes. Look for a temperature of 145ºF.
- Medium-Well: Cook the steaks for 12 minutes, flipping after 6 minutes. Look for a temperature of 155ºF.
- Well: Cook the steaks for 16 minutes, flipping after 8 minutes. Look for a temperature of 160ºF.