5 from 9 votes
Air Fryer Steak
If you're looking for a perfect sear, this quick and easy Air Fryer Steak recipe is just the ticket. You'll just need to season up a filet mignon, ribeye, or even sirloin with some salt and pepper, then pop it in the air fryer for 10 minutes or so.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
1
serving (4 ounces)
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-10 oz. filet mignon ribeye, or sirloin steak
- salt coarse
- black pepper coarse
- garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400°F.
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking, or up to an hour, to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Using a paper towel, dab off any excess moisture from the steaks. Generously salt and pepper all sides of the meat.
- Add the steaks to the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure none of the sides are touching. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes per every inch of thickness, flipping over halfway through cooking.
- During the last few minutes, begin checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. For rare you'll want 120-130 °F, Medium-rare is 130-135 °F, Medium is 135-145 °F, and Medium-well is 145-155 °F.
- Remove the steaks as soon as they reach the correct temperature so they do not continue to cook in the air fryer.
- Serve them immediately with a garlic herb butter or other fun toppings like sauteed mushrooms or caramelized onions.
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Notes
- How to prep ahead of time: If you're topping these steaks with homemade garlic herb butter, you can make it up to 2 to 3 days ahead of time.
- How to store: Keep leftover steak in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- How to freeze: While you can freeze cooked steak, the texture will be slightly different when thawing. However, be sure to let it completely cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours, then keep it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- How to reheat: You can warm leftovers back up in the microwave or in a 300℉ air fryer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
401mg
(9%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving (4 ounces)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.