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Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
Cook the juiciest Air-Fryer Sirloin Steak all year round, in under 15 minutes, with 3 simple ingredients. Less work, less mess, and perfect results everytime!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 steaks
Calories: 487 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 sirloin steaks (see notes)
- 4 tablespoon cooking oil (see notes)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon butter (see notes)
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 5 minutes.
- Rub the steaks with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- air fry the steak anywhere from 6-14 minutes, depending on how you like your steak cooked. (see notes)
- After the steak is cooked to your liking, you can just cover it loosely with some foil so it can rest for 5 minutes. (see notes)
- Add ½ a tablespoon of butter to each steak and serve with your favorite sides.
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Notes
- Sirloin steaks - This budget-friendly cut cooks well in the air fryer, even though it's one of the leaner cuts. It's sold in supermarkets in 8-oz., 12-oz., or 16-oz. portions. I usually buy 2 medium-sized steaks and cut them down to 4, each about 6 oz.
- Cooking oil - I use avocado oil because it has a high heat index, which is crucial for achieving that perfect sear on the sirloin steaks. If you prefer, you can use canola, sunflower, peanut, or grapeseed oil instead.
- Butter - A dollop of butter on each steak tastes delicious and adds an excellent finish. You can use plain or compound butter, which can be homemade or purchased from a store.
- Cooking times - Please look at the Air fryer steak cooking chart in the main post to help you figure out how long to cook your steak. For best results, stop cooking the steak about 10 degrees before it reaches the ideal temperature. The steak will continue to cook for a few minutes after it's removed from the air fryer.
- Resting time - This is essential for a juicy steak. Resting gives the meat fibers time to relax and the juices time to redistribute, making the steak more succulent and tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
1338mg
(56%)
Potassium
806mg
(23%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.