Air Fryer Steak

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Steak gives you the most perfect juicy steak every time! It's quick, easy and super delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 283kcal

Preheat air fryer for 400°F for 1 minute.
Pat steak dry with paper towels. Place on a plate and and sprinkle on both side with the salt, garlic and onion powder plus pepper to taste.
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket and cook 7-10 minutes for medium rare (12 minutes for medium) flipping halfway through. The thickness of your steak and the size of your air fryer will affect cook time, so keep an eye on them.
Remove steaks to a cutting board and allow to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing in order for the juices to settle and redistribute.
Top with butter, slice and top with fresh herbs if desired.

Choose the Best Cut: Opt for well-marbled cuts like ribeye or New York strip for juicier and more flavorful air fryer steaks, but any steak will do. I will say to choose steaks that are at least 1 inch thick. Thinner steaks cook too fast and can turn out rubbery.
Pat Dry Before Seasoning: Ensure the steak's surface is dry by patting it with paper towels before applying seasoning for better flavor infusion and a nice sear. If there's too much moisture on the steak the air fryer will steam them instead of brown.
Bring to Room Temperature: Allow the seasoned steak to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking to ensure more even cooking.
Adjust Cooking Time for Thickness: Thicker steaks may require slightly longer cooking times. Adjust accordingly based on the steak's thickness.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Ensure your air fryer is preheated for a few minutes before cooking to start the process immediately.
Avoid Overcrowding: Cook only one or two steaks at a time to prevent overcrowding the air fryer basket, which may result in uneven cooking.
Allow Steak to Rest: Let the cooked steak rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and flavorful steak.
For Medium-Rare Steak: A 1-inch steak will take 7-10 minutes for medium rare in a preheated air fryer. For 1.5-inch steaks it will take 8-12 minutes for medium rare.
For Medium Steak: A 1-inch steak will take 12 minutes for medium in a preheated air fryer.