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Air Fryer Steak (tender, juicy, 20 minute recipe)

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Air Fryer Steak
Air Fryer Steak
Air Fryer Steak

Air fryer steak is a fast and convenient way to cook a steak, and you won’t believe how tender and juicy it is.

This is an excellent option if you do not have a grill, if it’s too hot to grill or if you want an easier option. Pretty much anything you can grill will be good in an air fryer: burgers, pork chops, kebabs, chicken breast and more!

Heads up: air fryers can vary in intensity, and steaks definitely vary in size. So (1) see recipe notes for suggested cook times and (2) use common sense, adapt accordingly. It is always easy to cook a little longer.

And side note: If you like this recipe, you may also want to check out my air fryer burgers.

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

ingredients on white surface with label text

How to make air fryer steak

Here is how to make air fryer steak.

Prepare the steaks.  Place the filets onto a clean plate and pat them dry with a clean paper towel. 

hand patting raw beef with paper towel

Season the steaks.  Brush both sides of each piece of steak with some oil and generously season both sides of each filet with the Montreal steak seasoning. 

closeup of raw seasoned steaks

Cook. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and place the steaks into the air fryer basket about 1 inch apart and cook for 4 minutes. Flip each piece of steak over and cook for 4 more minutes (see cooking chart below). 

cooked filet steak in the air fryer basket

Serve.  Remove the steaks from the air fryer and place them onto a clean plate. Top each steak with a pat of butter (optional), some parsley, a pinch of sea salt and some black pepper.

cooked filet steak with herb butter

Place a piece of foil loosely over the air fryer steaks and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with your favorite steakhouse sides. 

air fryer steak on white plate with veggies

Y’all enjoy, and be sure to let me know if you try it!

Side dish recommendations

Here are some side dishes that would go great with air fryer steaks.

  • Instant Pot “baked” sweet potatoes
  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Kale salad with cranberries, almonds and goat cheese
  • Tomato cucumber avocado salad
  • Lemon garlic roasted Brussels sprouts
  • Roasted green beans with shallot
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Air fryer baked potatoes (cook these first, and keep warm in foil until steak is ready)
  • Air fryer roasted potatoes with garlic and herbs (cook these first, and keep warm in foil until steak is ready)
  • Roasted broccoli and mushrooms

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Air Fryer Steak
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Air Fryer Steak

Air fryer steak is a fast and convenient way to cook a steak, and you won't believe how tender and juicy it is.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer steak, air fryer steak recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 351 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 2 6oz filet steaks about ¾ inch thick
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 Tablespoon montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Pinch of coarse salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Dried or fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the steaks. Place the filets onto a clean plate and pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
  2. Season the steaks. Brush both sides of each piece of steak with some oil and generously season both sides of each filet with the Montreal steak seasoning.
  3. Cook. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and place the steaks into the air fryer basket about 1 inch apart and cook for 4 minutes. Flip each piece of steak over and cook for 4 more minutes (see cooking chart below).
  4. Serve. Remove the steaks from the air fryer and place them onto a clean plate. Top each steak with a pat of butter, some parsley, a pinch of sea salt and some black pepper. Place a piece of foil loosely over the steak and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with your favorite steakhouse sides.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Recipe Notes 

Cooking time recommendations for steak that is about 5-6 ounces. Add about 1 minute more per ounce for larger steaks and subtract 1 minute for smaller steaks
Rare - 6-8 minutes
Medium - 8-10 minutes
Well done - 12-15 minutes
Make sure you let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute into the steak.
The butter topping is optional but takes the flavor of this recipe to the next level.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Steak
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 274mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 228IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Air fryer steak appeared on A Pinch of Healthy August 9, 2021.

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  1. Ann Fitchard says

    January 1, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, Marjorie. First I’d like to wish you a happy new year. I have made many dishes following your recipes. We loved them.
    My husband likes steaks, but I didn’t like to cook steaks until I found your Air Fryer Steak recipe. I had good success with 1″ rib eyes using your recipe. Tonight I cooked a thick (1 1/2″ thick) fillet magnon, I had to make some modifications, that I would like to share with you. First I brushed the steak with 1 T of Kitchen Bouquet, and seasoned it with salt and pepper. Then, I cooked in the airfryer at 390 degree for 5 minutes on each side.It is a rare-done. My husband loved it. I cooked only one steak because I am a vegetarian. Also I did not cook at 400 deg F, as suggested by you, because at 400 deg the air fryer generates a lot of smoke.

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  2. Susan Erwin says

    August 14, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Is avocado oil a must or can olive oil be substituted?

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 20, 2021 at 7:36 am

      You can use olive oil👍🏻 I hope you enjoy it Susan!💖

      Reply

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