Air Fryer Steak
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4.8
Air Fryer Steak
Description
The Air Fryer Steak recipe calls for combining garlic powder, sweet paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a simple dry rub that highlights the beef’s flavor. The steaks are lightly coated with olive oil spray to help the seasoning stick and to encourage browning. Cooking in a preheated air fryer at 400°F allows the heat to sear the steaks evenly.
Cooking times depend on steak thickness and desired doneness, with recommended time of 10 minutes for medium-rare or 12 minutes for medium for 1-inch-thick steaks, flipping halfway through. Allowing the steaks to rest tented in foil after cooking lets juices redistribute for a moister bite.
The recipe encourages monitoring internal temperature with a meat probe, recommending removing steaks five degrees before target doneness since temperature rises slightly while resting. Adjusting time for thickness helps ensure consistent results across different cuts.
This method yields steaks with a balanced crust from the spice mixture and a tender interior, benefiting from the air fryer’s efficient hot air circulation to replicate grilling or pan-searing effects with less mess and quicker cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sirloin steak 1 inch thick (1 1/2 lbs total
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Combine the spices in a small bowl.
- Spray the steak with olive oil and coat both sides with the spices.
- 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.
- Finish with a pinch of more salt and black pepper.
- Let it rest, tented with foil 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer and remove steaks from the air fryer five degrees below your desired doneness to allow for carryover cooking during resting.
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness; for example, 1-inch thick steaks take about 10–12 minutes total depending on preferred doneness.
- Let steaks rest covered with foil for at least 5 minutes before slicing to maintain juiciness.
- Season steaks generously with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper blend for balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16 oz steak | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein | 39.5g | 79% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117.5mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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