Air Fryer Steak
Jake Torres
@jaketorrescooks
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
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Temper the steak
Take the steaks out 40 minutes ahead. A fridge-cold steak cooks unevenly, leaving a grey band around a cold centre.
Dry and season heavily
Pat completely dry, rub with oil, and season far more aggressively with salt and pepper than feels right.
💡Dry surface, heavy seasoning. Both matter more in an air fryer than in a pan.
Preheat properly
Run the air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes before the steak goes in. This is not optional if you want any browning.
Cook by thickness
Air fry at 400°F, flipping once at the halfway point: 8 minutes total for rare, 10 for medium-rare, 12 for medium on a 1.5-inch steak.
Check the temperature
Pull at 125°F for medium-rare — it climbs another 5 degrees while resting.
Rest and butter
Rest 8 minutes on a warm plate. Mash the butter with garlic and herbs and put a spoonful on top to melt over.
💡Eight minutes of rest. Cutting early loses the juice onto the board.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
An air fryer will not match a screaming cast iron pan for crust, but it is far more forgiving and produces no smoke. For the best of both, air fry to 115°F then sear 45 seconds a side in a very hot pan.
- •Thin steaks: Under an inch, use 400°F for 6 minutes total and watch closely.
- •Frozen: 360°F for 20 minutes, flipping twice; season halfway once the surface thaws.
- •Slice against the grain, always — especially with sirloin.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
612kcal
Protein
48g
Carbs
2g
Fat
46g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
This recipe contains dairy. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.
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