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To let the steaks rest, simple place them on a large plate or cutting board and loosely cover with a piece of foil. That’s why we pull the steaks at about 5°(F) before the desired doneness. The internal temperature will also continue to rise a few degrees. This allows all the internal muscle fibers to relax and for the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. When our steaks are done, carefully remove from air fryer and let them rest for about 10 minutes.

Some run hotter than others some larger ones have more cooking space inside which can mean longer cooking times. Remember… there can be variations with different air fryers. Most steaks labeled as “thick” are usually about 1 ¼″ thick and will be closer to 12+ minutes for medium rare. This would be on the thinner side and will reach medium-rare in about 8+ minutes. I find that the “average” steak at most supermarkets seems to be about ¾″ thick. You can find inexpensive ones at most big box stores, supermarkets or on online. An instant read food thermometer is your best friend here. The time to completion will all depend on the thickness of your steaks, but you’ll find 8-16 minutes for most steaks, thin to thick. Hot center, no pink, much tougher and dry. Hot center, just a little pink, tougher texture. But here’s the important thing… we really need to target the internal temperature of the steak more than anything else!Ĭool to warm red center, soft and tender texture. Now, your steaks will need about 8-16 minutes in the air fryer. We want those steaks to sizzle as soon as they hit the tray or basket. Start by preheating the air fryer at 400°(F) for about 5 minutes. Now it’s time to get them into the air fryer. You should have just enough to be able to coat both steaks. Mix all your seasonings together and liberally apply to both sides of the steaks.

You don’t need a lot – about 1 tsp per steak will do. Then give them a quick brushing on each side with some extra virgin olive oil. Unwrap the steaks and pat dry with a paper towel. You’ll get much better results if your steaks have had some time out of the fridge first. This way, we’re not putting an ice cold steak right on the heat. You’ve probably head this before, but take the steaks out of the fridge and let them sit on the kitchen counter for about a half hour before cooking. Rather, the brown sugar in this small amount helps the other flavors pop more, while providing extra color and caramelization on the outside of the steak. Wait… brown sugar? Yep! No worries, you won’t be making a candied steak. Other ingredients include onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano and a little brown sugar. For the pepper, use a coarse grind for that too. Stick with a coarse salt such as kosher salt. Salt and pepper are almost necessities for all steaks. Our steaks will get a simple seasoning of pantry-friendly ingredients. Select ribeye steaks with good marbling too for ideal juiciness. The reason thicker steaks are ideal for air frying is because it allows more time for the outside to get color and crispness, without overcooking the inside. I find that steaks of about 1 ¼″ thickness to be perfect. We’ll want to start with a couple of ribeye steak that are on the thicker side. The absolute key to perfect steak in the air fryer is the internal temperature. You absolutely can! The seasoning will all stay the same, as will the approximate cooking time. Just what we want in a good steak! Can I Use Different Steaks? Not only is it the most popular steak in America, it hast good marbling to provide juiciness and flavor, while also being tender. We like to use ribeye steak for a few reasons. While we won’t have the smoke and char of the grill, we’ll still get a steak that’s beautiful on the outside and cooked to juicy, tender perfection on the inside. This helps create the crisping on the outside.įor a recipe such as steak, we’d normally want a sear to come from a grill or flattop. Rather, it works similar to a small convection oven by moving super heated air rapidly around the food. You most certainly can! You see, the air fryer isn’t just about making chicken nuggets and fish sticks. You’re gonna love this one! Can You Really Make a Steak in an Air Fryer? We’ll use just a few pantry-friendly ingredients to bring out all the flavor, while our air fryer does it’s job to make us a delicious dinner with ease. Use your air fryer to make the perfect, most delicious, tender and juicy ribeye steak with ease.