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Air Fryer Steak

Ingredients

• Steak: You’ll need two sirloin steaks, around 10 to 12 ounces each, about 1-inch thick, and at room temperature. It’s important to let the steaks come to room temperature before cooking them in the air fryer, or any other cooking method.
• Olive Oil or Cooking Spray: For rubbing and/or spraying the steaks.
• Salt and Pepper
• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: These helpful basics really add a punch of flavor.
• Paprika: You can use sweet paprika here, or smoked for a smoky and savory touch.
• Dried Herbs: Any dried herbs that you like will be fine! Dried Italian herbs, herbes de Provence, and plain dried rosemary are all great options.
• Butter and Fresh Chopped Parsley: For garnish

Directions

Prep Air Fryer & Steaks: Preheat the Air Fryer to 400˚F. Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Rub both steaks with olive oil and then with the seasoning mix.
Place Steak in Air Fryer: Place one steak in the air fryer basket and cook for six minutes. Then flip it and continue cooking for about five more minutes. If you can’t comfortably fit both steaks with a little room in between them, it’s best to cook one steak at a time.
Check Temperature: Check the steak for doneness using a meat thermometer. For RARE steak, the temperature should register at 125˚F to 130˚F. For Medium-Rare, you’ll need a temperature of 135˚F. (If the steak isn’t cooked through, return it to the air fryer for another minute or so.)
Rest, Garnish, and Serve: When the steak is finished cooking, let it rest for about ten minutes before garnishing with a pat of butter and chopped parsley

In general, you should cook an inch-thick room-temperature steak at 400˚F in the air fryer for about 6 minutes before flipping it, and then 4 or 5 minutes after flipping. The slightly longer cook time before flipping the steak is because at that point, the steak is relatively cool; after flipping, it’s already heated up a bit and doesn’t need to cook for quite as long on the second side.
However, it also depends on the steak! Thicker steaks take longer, as do bone-in steaks. A thinner steak will cook more quickly. So keep an eye on it, and don’t be afraid to adjust the cook time and test the temperature as needed. This Instant Read Food Thermometer should be your bestie when cooking steaks, and all other meats.

LET IT REST: Allow cooked steaks to rest for 5 to 8 minutes before cutting