Air Fryer Steak is a super easy, surprisingly delicious way to cook steak. Juicy, tender and perfectly cooked, you’re going to love this fuss-free cooking method.

Air Fryer Steak: Quick and Delicious

Craving steak but short on time? This Easy Air Fryer Steak recipe is the answer! Cooking steak in the air fryer is a game changer. It’s fast, mess-free and delivers perfectly tender and juicy steak. This easy steak recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike.

I chose to marinate this steak in a simple Balsamic vinegar marinade but feel free to use any steak marinade of your choice. Homemade BBQ sauce would also be delicious. Use a thick-cut steak like ribeye, New York Strip or filet mignon. A thick-cut steak will be perfectly cooked on the inside while being beautifully golden and caramelized on the outside.

How To Cook Steak In Air Fryer

1. Marinate

Combine olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, honey, salt and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Pour over the steak and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge.

2. Air Fry

Pre-heat the air fryer then place the marinated steak in the basket of your air fryer. Cook the steak until done to your preference.

11-12 minutes for medium-rare steak.
13-14 minutes for medium steak.
15-16 minutes for well done steak.

Air fryer steak with green beans on a plate.

3. Serve

Remove the steak from the air fryer and allow to rest for 5 minutes then slice against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes. We love steak with baked potato, simple vegetables like green beans or asparagus or oven-baked fries. Add a creamy sauce like mushroom sauce or pepper sauce.

Air Fryer Steak

Air Fryer Steak is a super easy, surprisingly delicious way to cook steak. Juicy, tender and perfectly cooked, you're going to love this fuss-free cooking method.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer steak, air fryer steak recipes, steak in air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the marinade by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey and seasonings in a small bowl.
Stir together then pour over the steak. I usually do this in a ziploc bag if I plan on marinating the steak overnight but you could also allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/205°C.
Add the steak to the air fryer basket and allow to air fry for
– 11-12 minutes for
medium-rare
– 13-14 minutes for
medium
– 15-16 minutes for
well done.
For the most accurate cook, use a meat thermometer.
Rare: 125ºF/51ºC internal temperature on a meat thermometer
Medium-rare: 130-140ºF/55-60ºC internal temperature
Well-done: 160ºF/71ºC internal temperature.
Flip the steak over half way through cooking.
Remove the steak from the air fryer and allow to rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve.

Notes

Can I make this ahead?

Steak is definitely best served immediately after cooking but any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

What type of steak is best for Airfryer?

The best steak to use for air frying is rib eye, New York Strip, Sirloin or Rump. I also like using Filet Mignon but since it’s such a lean cut of meat, the cooking time will be less. Follow my recipe for Air Fryer Filet Mignon for the perfect end result.