Perfectly cooked steak doesn’t always require a grill or stovetop – your air fryer can deliver restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes! This air fryer steak recipe yields a juicy, tender cut with a beautiful crust while keeping the fat content reasonable at just 14g per serving. With 25g of protein and only 237 calories, it’s a delicious way to enjoy steak without the usual guilt. The best part? You’ll get consistent results every time, whether you prefer medium-rare or well-done.
Ingredients for Perfect Air Fryer Steak
- Sirloin Steak: 1 pound, cut into ½-inch cubes, thoroughly patted dry for best searing
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, helps in achieving a beautiful golden crust
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced, adds aromatic depth
- Seasonings: ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
- Butter: 2 tablespoons melted, creates a luxurious finish
- Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon roughly chopped, adds fresh flavor and color
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season the Steak: Combine steak cubes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated
- Prepare Air Fryer: Get your air fryer ready by preheating to 400°F for 5 minutes
- Cook the Steak: Place seasoned steak in the air fryer basket, cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway for even cooking
- Prepare Herb Butter: While steak cooks, mix melted butter with fresh parsley in a small bowl
- Final Touch: Toss the cooked steak with your freshly prepared herb butter and serve right away for the best taste
Cooking Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Steak
Getting your steak just right in the air fryer is super easy! Make sure your steak cubes are patted completely dry before seasoning – this helps them get a nice brown crust. Keep the pieces similar in size so they cook evenly. When you flip the steak halfway through cooking, give the basket a gentle shake to make sure none of the pieces are sticking together.
Quick Substitutions
Don’t have sirloin? No problem! You can use ribeye or New York strip cut into cubes too. Fresh out of parsley? Try using dried parsley (use 1 teaspoon instead of 1 tablespoon), or swap in other fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Garlic powder works in place of fresh garlic – just use 1/2 teaspoon instead of 2 cloves.
Serving Ideas
These juicy steak bites are amazing served over a bed of fluffy rice or mashed potatoes to soak up all that yummy herb butter sauce. Add a simple side salad or some roasted vegetables to make it a complete meal. Want to get fancy? Serve them as appetizers with little toothpicks – they’re perfect for parties!
Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for just 2-3 minutes until warm. Try not to overheat them, or they might get tough. The herb butter sauce might solidify in the fridge – that’s totally normal! It’ll melt again when reheated.
Air Fryer Steak Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium Bowl
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 lb Sirloin Steak cut into 1/2 inch cubes and patted dry
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add the steak, olive oil, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Preheat the Air Fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Add the steak and cook at 400F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the steak is cooking, add the butter and fresh parsley in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
- Once the steak is cooked, toss with the herb butter. Serve immediately.
