The Best Air Fryer Steaks Recipe
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The Best Air Fryer Steaks Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by bringing the steaks to room temperature and drying them to ensure a good sear. The steaks are then coated with oil and steak seasoning before air frying at the maximum temperature, which cooks the meat evenly and develops a crust. The cooking time of about 12 minutes total, with flipping halfway, yields medium rare, but can be adjusted for different doneness levels by adding more minutes.
Resting the steaks in the air fryer after turning it off and again on a plate allows carryover cooking and moisture retention, resulting in juicy steaks. The use of avocado oil or other high smoke point oils supports the high-temperature cooking without burning.
This technique is especially practical for cooks wanting to prepare flavorful steaks without using a grill or stovetop exclusively. It suits a meal where the steak is the centerpiece and can be sliced and served simply to showcase the meat’s flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 New York Strip steak filet mignon, ribeye, or similar steaks
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or other oil with high smoke point
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning or steak rub
Instructions
- Let steaks come to room temperature.
- Pat steaks completely dry with paper towel.
- Drizzle steaks with oil.
- Season well.
- Run air fryer at maximum temp for 5-10 minutes before adding steaks to air fryer to make sure machine is piping hot.
- Set air fryer timer to 12 minutes at top temp for medium rare (450 for a Ninja, 400 for Instant Pot). If going for medium to well done steaks, set timer for 15+ minutes.
- Add steaks and cook 6 minutes. Flip steaks and cook additional 6 minutes.
- Let carryover cook in machine without opening for 5 minutes.
- Check steak temperature - remove and let rest if done, if you'd like it to gain a little more, leave in air fryer longer.
- Let steaks rest on a plate for five minutes after removing from air fryer before slicing or serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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