Make foolproof, perfect air fryer steak that's tender and juicy in the middle and seared and crusty on the outside in as little as 7 minutes of cooking time!
If you haven't already, first mix the seasoning spices in a small bowl and mix.If you don't have all the spices, you can use only salt & black pepper.
Use paper towels to pat the steak dry before brushing it lightly with oil and sprinkling/rubbing the seasoning on both sides.
Brush or spray some oil into the bottom of your air fryer basket, then add the filets in a single layer, with no overlapping (cook in batches if needed).
Air fry the steak at 200°C/400°F to your desired done level (I like medium-rare or medium steak). The exact cooking time will depend on your desired outcome and the thickness of the steak. If your steak is 1 ½ inches thick, though, follow the below times or internal temperature:• Rare: 4-6 minutes,• Medium-rare steaks: 7-9 minutes. I cooked mine for 8 (135°F/57C),• Medium: 10-12 minutes (145°F/63°C),• Medium-well: 13-14 minutes (155°F/68°C),• Well done: 14-16 minutes (160°F/71°C),Flipping the steak halfway is important, too.If you use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, remove the steaks from the air fryer 5 degrees early, as the residual heat will continue to cook them during the resting period.
Remove the meat from the air fryer, loosely tenting it with foil to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving/slicing (against the grain).
Notes
Storage Instructions: Allow the leftovers to cool and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months (though they won't be as tender after). Leave it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.To reheat the steaks, let them come to room temperature, then place them back in the air fryer at 350ºF/175ºC for about 4-6 minutes OR use a lidded skillet with a little oil over medium-low heat.Check the blog post for more tips!