Air Fryer Steak Recipe

Air fryer steak recipe served with chips and onion rings

After you have tried this air fryer steak recipe you won’t want to cook steak any other way.

Using your air fryer for cooking steak is so easy, quick and economical.  With our step-by-step recipe, it’s even easier to get perfection with your steak meal.

In the following air fryer steak recipe we are cooking a single 8 ounce / 225 grams sirloin steak of a medium thickness cut in an air fryer.

Within a standard rectangular size air fryer basket (Ninja, Tower) the steak will have plenty of room. However, depending on the size and shape of your steaks, you may be able to fit two side by side in a basket basket.

Ingredients

– 8 ounce / 225 grams sirloin steak(s)

– Salt (Seasoning to taste)

– Ground black pepper (to taste)

– Olive oil (a few sprays)

How To Cook Steak In An Air Fryer…

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STEP 1

Room Temperature. 

It’s a good idea that you take the steaks out of the fridge about half an hour before you want to cook them.

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STEP 2

Preheat The Air Fryer. 

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes by just running the air fryer with an empty cooking basket for 5 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature.

It is important to get the air fryer cooking basket and compartment up to the full cooking temperature so don’t ignore this stage.

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STEP 3

Prepare And Season.

Pat the steak with dry using kitchen roll or paper towels, then drizzle or spray them with olive oil and then season with salt and ground black pepper.

Optionally at this stage in the preparation, you can add any other seasoning of your choosing.

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STEP 4

Air Fry The Steak. 

When the air fryer is preheated, using tongs place the steak into the basket and air fry for about 7-8 minutes, turning it over halfway through the cook time for a medium-rare doneness.

Add a further 2 mins more if you prefer your steak well-done.

Air fryer steak recipe served with chips and onion rings

STEP 5

Serve. 

Once the steaks are cooked to your perfect doneness, transfer them to the dinner plates, and serve alongside chips, a seasonal salad or steamed vegetables.

Garnish the steak how you wish, maybe with just herbs or a knob of garlic butter for the most delicious air fryer steak!

Perhaps offering the option of a peppercorn sauce and mustard as an accompaniment

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