The Ultimate Guide to Air Frying Steak: Quick, Easy, and Delicious

🥩Air frying steak is a quick and easy way to cook it, with a crispy and crusty exterior and a juicy, perfectly cooked interior.

🔥Preheating the air fryer to a high temperature is crucial to achieving that perfect crusty edge on the steak.

🧂Liberally salting and peppering the steak on all sides before cooking enhances the flavor and adds texture.

⏰Cooking time for the steak depends on its thickness, and flipping it halfway through ensures even cooking.

🌡️Checking the internal temperature of the steak with a meat thermometer helps achieve the desired level of doneness.

What temperature should the air fryer be preheated to?

—The air fryer should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long does it take to cook the steak in the air fryer?

—The cooking time for the steak depends on its thickness, approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

What are the recommended cooking temperatures for different levels of doneness?

—For rare, the internal temperature should be 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium rare is 130-135 degrees, medium is 135-145 degrees, and medium well is 145-155 degrees.

Should I let the steak rest after cooking?

—It is not necessary to let the steak rest after cooking in the air fryer.

What are some suggested toppings for the steak?

—Garlic herb butter, sautéed mushrooms, or caramelized onions are delicious options for topping the steak.

00:00Air frying steak is quick, easy, and delicious.

00:49Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

01:15Dab off any excess moisture from the steak.

01:30Liberally salt and pepper all sides of the steak.

02:02Cook the steaks for approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

02:26Check the internal temperature of the steak with a meat thermometer.

02:53Remove the steaks as soon as they reach the desired temperature.

03:01Serve the steaks immediately with garlic herb butter or other toppings.