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    Air Fryer Steak

    Published: Jan 4, 2023 Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Air Fried Steak recipe will be your new favorite way to cook a steak! Rubbed with seasoning and topped with the best ever garlic butter sauce, these steaks perfectly cook in 8 minutes and are full of flavor.

    Just one bite and you will want to make steak in the air fryer again and again!

    Sticking a fork into an air fried steak on a plate with a butterflied lobster tail and asparagus spears
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    • Steak in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fry Steak Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Cook Steak in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fried Steak Tips
    • Air Fry Steak FAQs
    • Air Fryer Steak Temperature
    • How Long do You Air Fry Steak?
    • Steak Seasoning
    • Best Steak Recipes
    • Side Dishes for Steak
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    Steak in the Air Fryer

    I promise you are going to love this recipe! It's crisp on the outside and so juicy in the center. And, the best part is, you can make it using your favorite cut of beef using our air fryer steak tips.

    Just like our Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Picanha Steak, this delectable air-fried steak recipe benefits from a dollop of garlic butter and the perfect steak seasoning.

    The most perfect Steak I have ever eaten or made! Garlic Herb butter melted beautifully, no need for any other recipe! Family is happy happy! 😍👍

    Sherylynn
    Brushing garlic butter sauce onto the raw steaks before air frying

    Air Fry Steak Recipe Ingredients

    1. Steak of your choice. I love using filet mignon
    2. Chicago steak seasoning or steak seasoning of your choice
    3. Garlic butter sauce
    4. Olive oil
    The ingredients to make air fried steak as well as lobster tails and garlic butter on a white surface, top-down view

    How to Cook Steak in the Air Fryer

    1. Sprinkle steak seasoning on each side of the steak and pat down the seasoning.Sprinkling seasoning onto raw steaks on a plate for air fried steak recipe
    2. Add to a covered plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to marinate. When ready to cook, brush each side of both steaks with olive oil. Place the filets on the rack in the air fryer and cook for approximately 4 minutes at 390°F.Steak on the air fryer rack after frying to make air fryer steak
    3. After 4 minutes, flip the steak and cook for approximately 4 minutes more.
    4. Remove the air-fried steaks and top each filet with 1 tablespoon of garlic butter.
    5. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

    Wow!!! I am so happy with this recipe! I will admit I was skeptical at first, but I’m glad I tried it. Used rib eye, it was INCREDIBLY soft! Seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary. Thanks for this great recipe!

    Leandra

    If you love this recipe, you will also love my air fryer pork chops. They turn out so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Another must-try is my air fryer ham with honey siracha sauce. You will never want to cook ham any other way!

    Air Fried Steak Tips

    • If your beef is thicker than the steaks shown here, you may need to cook it for an extra minute on each side.
    • Use a meat thermometer. We always recommend using a meat thermometer. If they aren't done, cook them for a minute longer on each side until they reach temperature.
    • Always cut the steak against the grain for the most tender bites of steak. The grain looks like lines running through the steak.
    • Keep the size of your air fryer in mind. You don't want to overcrowd! You may be able to fit about 4 steaks at a time in your air fryer oven using two racks.
    • Want some surf and turf? You can add a small lobster tail and it will cook in approximately the same amount of time.

    Air Fry Steak FAQs

    Can you air-fry steak?

    If the title didn't give us away already, yes! You can air fry steak. It's no secret that we love steak dinner recipes. What could be better than a perfectly cooked, juicy cut of beef, like a Ribeye or Chuck Steak? The only answer is adding garlic butter sauce and cooking it in your air fryer!

    What cut of beef should I use when air frying steak?

    You can use any cut of steak you prefer for this recipe, but if you're using a thinner steak, keep in mind that your cook time may vary.
    We use filet mignon in the air fryer, and they turn out beautifully medium-rare at 4 minutes on each side.

    Is this recipe gluten-free?

    This air-fried steak has no ingredients containing gluten, so you can easily enjoy it on a gluten-free diet.

    The best part about this air-fried steak recipe is that it works for any cut of steak. Use your favorite cut of steak and adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the steak.

    Air Fryer Steak Temperature

    Follow this chart and my Steak Temperature Chart to find your ideal degree of doneness!

    Desired DonenessTotal Time to Cook
    Rare11-13 minutes for 1"; 13-15 minutes for 1.5"
    Medium-rare12-14 minutes for 1"; 14-16 minutes for 1.5"
    Medium13-15 minutes for 1"; 15-17 minutes for 1.5"
    Medium-well14-16 minutes for 1"; 16-18 minutes for 1.5"
    Well-done15-17 minutes for 1"; 17-19 minutes for 1.5"
    chart showing slices of beef with temperatures - 125 for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium, 150 for medium-well, 160 for well-done

    These were amazing, my favorite thing I’ve cooked in the air fryer so far.

    Vanessa

    How Long do You Air Fry Steak?

    Steak CutSteak SizeCooking TemperatureCooking Instructions in Air Fryer
    Air Fryer Sirloin Steakapprox. 1-inch thick400°F5 minutes each side for med. rare, 6 minutes each side for medium, 8 minutes each side for well done
    Air Fryer Steak Bitesapprox. 1 lb.400°F10 minutes for med. rare, 13 minutes for medium; 15 minutes for well done
    Air Fryer Filet Mignonapprox. 6 oz.390°F4 minutes each side for med. rare, 6 minutes each side for medium, 8 minutes each side for well done
    Air Fryer Ribeye Steakapprox. 1.5-inch thick400°F6 minutes each side for med. rare, 8 minutes each side for medium, 9 minutes each side for well done

    Steak Seasoning

    I use Chicago steak seasoning on this recipe. Just salt and pepper work well, too. Give it a hearty coating! Another perfect choice is this Dry Rub for Steak. It's full of flavor and works beautifully on air-fried steak. I recommend trying it!

    If you really want to fancy up this recipe and impress your guests, this dish is amazing with red wine sauce. It is an amazing combination of flavors!

    A plate of two air fryer steaks with garlic butter on top, partially cut into slices

    Best Steak Recipes

    • Pan Seared Steak
    • Reverse Sear Steak
    • Grilled Filet Mignon
    • Steak Diane Recipe
    • Tri-Tip Steak

    My steak recipes are some of my most popular Beef Recipes! They are a must-try!

    Side Dishes for Steak

    • Steak Fries
    • Steakhouse Mushrooms
    • Steakhouse Baked Potato
    • Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
    • Steak Mashed Potatoes
    Two plates of air fried steak topped with garlic butter next to asparagus spears and lobster tails

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    Air Fryer Steak

    Air fryer steak is guaranteed to be your new favorite way to cook steak! This delectable steak recipe is seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection in just 8 minutes in the air fryer. So easy!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time13 mins
    Course: Air Fryer Beef Recipes, Steak Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fried steak, air fry steak, air fryer steak, steak in air fryer
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 493kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 2 six oz. filet mignon steaks or steak cut of your choice
    • 2 Tablespoons Chicago steak seasoning or our amazing Steak Rub
    • 2 Tablespoons garlic butter sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Chicago steak seasoning or seasoning of your choice on each side of two 6 oz. filet mignon steaks. Pat down the seasoning.
      Sprinkling seasoning onto raw steaks on a plate for air fried steak recipe
    • Add to a covered plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to marinate. When ready to cook, brush each side of both steaks with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil. Place the filets on the rack in the air fryer and cook for approximately 4 minutes at 390°F.
      Steak on the air fryer rack after frying to make air fryer steak
    • After 4 minutes, flip the filets and cook for approximately 4 minutes more. Remove the air fried steaks and top each filet with 1 tablespoon garlic butter. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
      A plate of two air fryer steaks with garlic butter on top, partially cut into slices

    Notes

     
    • Using thick steaks. If your steaks are thicker than the steaks shown here, you may need to cook them for an extra minute on each side.
    • Use a meat thermometer. To
      check if the steaks have reached your desired degree of doneness, we
      always recommend using a meat thermometer. If they aren’t quite where
      you need them to be, cook them for a minute longer on each side until
      you reach the desired results.
    • Cut against the grain. Always
      cut the steak against the grain for the most tender bites of steak. The
      grain looks like lines running through the steak. You will easily be
      able to see them before and after cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    1. Ann Sugden says

      February 15, 2022 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      I am new to the air fryer, so trying a few things. Stumbled upon this recipe for filet mignon and decided to try it.
      This was hands down the BEST filet I have ever eaten! Sooooo tender and juicy! Plus, it didn't smoke up my kitchen. We like our steaks med well, so I cooked it longer than the recipe. It was probably a total of 14 min, flipped over after 7. I used my thermometer and cooked it until it registered 160 degrees. Definitely a 5 star dinner! And the garlic butter on top was super!

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      • Em Beitel says

        February 16, 2022 at 11:11 am

        That is so awesome, Ann! We're so glad you enjoyed it - it sounds like it turned out perfectly! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    2. Sky says

      August 09, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      This really is THE BEST STEAK. i’m used to reverse sear on the stove but this has me sold. I think it’s just as good if not better. 10/10

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        August 11, 2022 at 1:14 pm

        Thank you so much, Sky! That's so awesome to hear!

        Reply

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