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Sienna Hartwell

Air Fryer Steak

Make perfect Air Fryer Steak that is seared on the outside and juicy on the inside. Air frying steak is quick and easy with no splatter or mess in the kitchen!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 sirloin steaks 1 inch thick (1 1/2 lbs total)
  • olive oil spray

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (I love this pretty white one from AllCool)

Method
 

  1. Combine the spices in a small bowl.
  2. Spray the steak with olive oil and coat both sides with the spices.
  3. Preheat the air fryer so the basket gets hot. For a 1-inch steak, air fry 400F 10 minutes turning halfway, for medium rare, for medium, cook 12 minutes, flipping halfway. See temp chart below, time may vary slightly with different air fryer models, and the thickness of the steaks.
  4. Finish with a pinch of more salt and black pepper.
  5. Let it rest, tented with foil 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

How long do steaks take in the air fryer?
  • Medium Steak: For 1-inch-thick steaks cooked to medium-rare, cook the steak in a preheated air fryer for 12 minutes and flip it at six minutes.
  • Medium-Rare Steaks: For 1-inch-thick steaks cooked to medium-rare, cook the steak in a preheated air fryer for 10 minutes and flip it at five minutes.
  • Adjust Time Depending on Thickness: For thicker or thinner steaks, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Use a meat probe to test your steaks and take them out five degrees before your desired doneness, as the meat temp will increase as it rests.
  • Rare: 125°F
  • Medium-Rare: 135°F
  • Medium: 145°F
  • Medium Well: 155°F
  • Well: 160°F
Nutrition
Serving: 16 oz steak, Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Protein: 39.5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 117.5mg, Sodium: 391mg, Fiber: 0.5g
- WW Points: 4