Air Fryer Steak
Two steaks seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked in a very hot air fryer and rested under foil. Two servings in 15 minutes.
The Method for Air Fryer Steak
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Take the steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F for 3 minutes.
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Pat the steaks dry, rub with the oil and season with the salt and pepper.
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Lay them in the basket with space between and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 4 minutes more for medium.
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Lift onto a plate, top with the butter, cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Keep an Eye on These
- Let the steaks come up to room temperature before cooking.
- Pat the surface dry so it browns rather than steams.
- If the steaks are thinner than 2.5 cm, check at 6 minutes.
- A thermometer gives a far more reliable result than timing alone.
Good to Know About Air Fryer Steak
A steak needs fierce heat and a short time, and the air fryer supplies both. The fan blasts the surface, which browns quickly, while the middle stays pink.
Take the steaks out of the fridge for 20 minutes first. A steak that goes in ice cold takes longer to cook through and browns less well. Pat them dry with kitchen paper and season generously with salt and pepper; a wet surface steams.
The cook time depends on thickness. For steaks about 2.5 cm thick, 8 minutes at 200°C, turning once, gives medium. Rest the meat for 5 minutes under foil. The juices settle back into the fibres, and a steak cut straight away bleeds onto the board.
If your machine runs hot, check at 6 minutes. A meat thermometer reads 54°C for medium rare and 60°C for medium. Season more than seems necessary, since a thick steak needs plenty of salt on the surface, and spoon any juices from the plate over the slices.
What to Serve It With
Chips · Green salad · Mushroom sauce · Roast tomatoes
Keeping Air Fryer Steak
Best eaten straight away. Leftover steak keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and is good cold in a sandwich.
Quick Answers
How long does Air Fryer Steak take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Steak?
Let the steaks come up to room temperature before cooking. Pat the surface dry so it browns rather than steams. If the steaks are thinner than 2.5 cm, check at 6 minutes. A thermometer gives a far more reliable result than timing alone.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Steak?
Chips; Green salad; Mushroom sauce; Roast tomatoes.
How should Air Fryer Steak be stored?
Best eaten straight away. Leftover steak keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and is good cold in a sandwich.
Is Air Fryer Steak suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Steak?
About 464 kcal per serving, with 53 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Air Fryer Steak Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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