Here’s one more for the list: Open flame. Grill grates. Cast iron skillet. And now air fryer basket. Don’t sleep on this easy, hands-off method – Air Fryer Steak gives you foolproof insides and crisp edges with countertop convenience. Comes out perfectly seasoned, but give it a buttery finish and it’ll become an easy family favorite fast!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 10-oz steaks, ribeye, new york, or sirloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Pat the steaks completely dry, season with kosher salt, then set on a plate and rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
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Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes, if if your model doesn’t require it.
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Pat the steaks dry again, then rub with olive oil, pepper, and more salt if desired. Arrange in the air fryer in a single layer.
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Cook 10 minutes at 400°F for medium rare (12 minutes for medium); flip the steaks over halfway through cooking.
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Remove the basket and set on the counter. Top each steak with ½ tbsp butter. Rest 5-10 minutes.
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Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
TEMPERATURE GUIDE
- Medium Rare = cook at 400°F for 10 minutes until temperature reaches 125°F; rest 5-10 minutes for a final temperature of 130°F-ish
- Medium = cook at 400°F for 12 minutes until temperature reaches 130°F; rest 5-10 minutes for a final temperature of 135°F-ish
- Medium Well = cook at 400°F for 15 minutes until temperature reaches 140°F; rest 5-10 minutes for a final temperature of 145°F-ish
Nutrition Information
Serving: 4oz, Calories: 468kcal (23%), Carbohydrates: 0g, Protein: 30g (60%), Fat: 39g (60%), Saturated Fat: 15g (75%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 8mg (3%), Sodium: 359mg (15%), Potassium: 9mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Vitamin A: 24% (24%), Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 3% (3%), Iron: 0%
