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Air Fryer Steaks

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Delicious, quick steaks cooked in an air fryer for a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grill
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 2 pieces steaks (your choice of ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon) About 1 to 1.5 inches thick recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon high-heat oil or neutral oil spray (optional) Helps crust.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat steaks dry with paper towels.
  2. Let steaks sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Applying the Dry Rub
  1. Lightly oil both sides (optional).
  2. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly on both sides. Press rub gently into the meat.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Place steaks in a single layer in the basket.
  3. Cook times vary by thickness: for 1.0 inch - Rare 6-7 min | Medium-rare 8-9 min | Medium 10-11 min; for 1.5 inches - Rare 8-9 min | Medium-rare 10-12 min | Medium 12-14 min.
Resting
  1. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Slice against the grain and serve with optional toppings such as compound butter or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mg

Notes

For variations, try adding smoked paprika or coffee to the dry rub. Pair with sides like baked potatoes or chimichurri sauce.
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