Air Fryer Steak

About This Recipe

Air fryer steak cooks up juicy and tender with a flavorful crust, making it an easy way to enjoy steak any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 2 (1-inch thick) ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip steaks (about 2 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt*
• 1 ¼ teaspoons freshly cracked or ground black pepper*
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened slightly)
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot or chives
• 1 small clove garlic (minced or grated)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar
• Chopped fresh herbs: (thyme, tarragon, parsley, rosemary... whatever you love or have on hand (a pinch of thyme is my favorite))

Instructions

1. 30 minutes prior to cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator. Let come to room temperature (this is critical for properly cooked steak).
2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
3. Immediately before cooking, pat the steaks dry. Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper (or steak seasoning of choice).
4. For medium-rare, air fry the steaks for 6 to 8 (for 1-inch steaks) until the steak reaches 130°F on an instant read meat thermometer. For medium, air fry 10 to 12 minutes (to 140°F).
5. Flip the steaks once halfway through. If your steaks are thicker than 1-inch, add an additional 1 to 3 minutes; if they are thinner, start checking as early as 4 minutes just to be safe. Every air fryer model is different and they cook food fast, so check early to ensure you do not overcook your steak). Transfer the steak to a plate, loosely cover, and let rest at least 10 minutes.
6. While the steak is cooking, prepare the herb butter: in a small bowl, mash together the butter, shallot, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and herbs. After the steak has rested, top with butter just before serving.