Steak
Meal-Prep
Achieve a perfectly cooked steak with a beautiful crust in your air fryer. This method works best with ribeye, NY strip, or filet mignon. Find all the steps, timing, and temperature recommendations here.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 steaks (ribeye, NY strip, or filet mignon, 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- Oil spray or 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt and pepper (season very generously, more than you think)
Season it upPairs with Simple Salt & Pepper, Chimichurri Dry, Herbed Garlic Butter, or Smoked HickorySee all seasonings →
Steps
- 01Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Room temperature steak cooks more evenly.
- 02Pat very dry. Moisture on the surface steams instead of searing.
- 03Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Good steak doesn't need more than this.
- 04Spray or rub with a thin layer of oil.
- 05Ready for the air fryer.
- 06Rest for 5 minutes after cooking. This is non-negotiable. Cut it early and the juices run out onto the plate.
Internal temperature targets: 125°F rare, 130°F medium-rare, 135°F medium, 145°F medium-well. The steak continues cooking during the 5-minute rest, so pull it 5 degrees before your target. A $15 instant-read thermometer is the difference between a perfect steak and an expensive mistake.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Season the steak with the Simple Salt & Pepper or Herbed Garlic Butter seasoning and place it in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 03Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
- 04Flip the steak and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
- 05Remove from the air fryer, check for your preferred doneness, and serve immediately.
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 3 days refrigerated. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) for 3-4 minutes. Slice before reheating for more even warming.
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