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Air Fryer Steak {Medium Rare}

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Air Fryer Steak

Air Fryer Steak  – Super easy steaks made in your air fryer! These steaks are keto, low carb, and Weight Watcher friendly. Serve them with some mashed cauliflower and green beans on the side.

I know what you’re thinking right now. Why on Earth would you ever want to cook a piece of steak in an air fryer when it tastes better cooked on a grill? I used to be intimidated by cooking different types of protein on a grill and once I tried cooking a steak in the air fryer, I was amazed at how juicy and tender it was. It was almost as good as a steak that was grilled to perfection by a chef at a restaurant!

For instance, during colder months you can’t really go outside and grill a piece of steak when it’s -20 out in the middle of a Winter Storm. That is when the air fryer comes in handy!

An herb butter would be a great addition to add on top of the steak after it is done cooking.

Steaks in Air Fryer (Medium Rare)

There are a lot of different types of steak out there and I have tested this recipe using New York Strip and Rib Eye. This recipe will work for any steak that is 1 inch thick.

  1. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat your air fryer.
  2. Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Season your steak with salt and pepper on each side.
  4. Place the steak in your air fryer basket. Do not overlap the steaks.
  5. Medium Steak: Set the time to 12 minutes and flip the steak at 6. 
  6. Medium Rare: For a medium-rare steak, cook the steak for 10 minutes and flip it at 5 minutes. Use your oven thermometer to check for proper doneness.
  7. If your air fryer doesn’t go to 400 degrees for the temperature setting, check your user manual that came with it. Usually, it will say what temperature to cook steak at.

Can I cook a frozen steak in my air fryer?

I have not tested this recipe using a frozen steak and I would never ever cook a steak from frozen in the air fryer. If your steak is frozen let it defrost in the fridge overnight or let it sit out for a couple of hours so that it comes to room temperature.

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.

Tips for Using Air Fryers

Preheating: Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual. Mine does not require preheating. If the food ever burns or doesn’t cook properly this could be why the recipe didn’t work for you. 

Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the basket. Some food will not cook properly or all the way through. 

Oil: One of the reasons why air fryers are so great is because food doesn’t need a lot of oil. Just a small amount! 

Not every air fryer cooks food the same. I always check half ways to see if it is getting close to near done. If it isn’t done, continue cooking longer. 

I highly recommend using a thermometer for cooking steaks or any other type of protein to check to see if they are done.

Air Fryer Steak
Perfect medium-rare steak! I used the temp below and did 5 minutes per side.

Is air fried food healthy?

When you compare air fried food to deep-fried food it is much healthier because there is hardly any oil used at all. The only oil I use is from my Pam cooking spray. I spray only the food once or twice because most air fryer baskets are nonstick. If you are concerned about using aerosol sprays for the environment or your health buy a Misto Brushed Aluminum Oil Sprayer can from Amazon and fill that with your favorite oil.

What are the best Air Fryers?

There are so many different air fryers out on the market these days and it is hard to pick and choose which one to buy. Every air fryer recipe on this site was tested with a Power XL air fryer. I’ve owned this brand for a very long time now and love it. A lot of questions I get are from people asking me if this works with the brand of air fryer they use. It’s hard to answer that because every air fryer model is different and their temperature and settings can vary. You just have to try it to see if it works for you. These are the two brands I own. 

Power XL Air Fryer 5.3 Quart Basket.

EFFORTLESS COOKING: Our 5.3QT Power Air-Fryer comes in handy in preparing amazing meals from your cookbook, and frying a variety of dishes, such as: French fries, chicken, steak, roasts, fish tacos and sticks, waffle fries, pies, pudding and donuts.

Ninja Foodi 5 in 1 4-qt Air Fryer, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Indoor Electric Grill 

Got this as a gift for Christmas and I love all the different functions this has. 

Air Fryer Steak

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If you make this recipe please comment and rate the recipe below to let everyone know how it is, or tag me on Instagram! If you want to upload a photo you can do that on Pinterest. Just find the post for it. 

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Air Fryer Steak


★★★★★

4.9 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Total Time: 12 min
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Air Fryer Steak  – Super easy steaks made in your air fryer! These steaks are keto, low carb, and Weight Watcher friendly. Serve them with some mashed cauliflower and green beans on the side. 


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Ingredients

  • 2  (1 in thick) Steaks (New York Strip, Rib Eye, or Tri Tip),  4 to 6 oz each
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat your air fryer.
  2. Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Season your steak with salt and pepper on each side.
  4. Place the steak in your air fryer basket. Do not overlap the steaks.
  5.  Medium Steak: Set the time to 12 minutes and flip the steak at 6. 
  6.  Medium Rare: For a medium-rare steak, cook the steak for 10 minutes and flip it at 5 minutes. 

Notes

Steak time can very depending on what size it is.

myWW Blue 8 Green 8 Purple 8 (points may vary depending on weight per oz)

 

  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4oz
  • Calories: 250
  • Sodium: 60
  • Fat: 17
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 23

Keywords: air fryer, air fryer steak, steak

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I am not affiliated with WW formerly known as Weight Watchers in any way. I am just a member who likes to create WW recipes and share them with everyone. Freestyle is the name of the current program of WW and smart points are calculated for the recipes. Some blogs list them as freestyle smart points and some list them as smart points. There is no difference between the 2.



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  1. Jenna says

    December 5, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Thank you Julie!

  2. Julie says

    December 5, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    My ny strip steak turned out to a beautiful medium rare, I sprinkled a little garlic powder on it for added flavor yum!

    ★★★★★

  3. Jenna says

    June 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Glad to hear!

  4. JG says

    June 20, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    Delicious! My steaks were half frozen so I added 8 minutes and they came out perfect.

    ★★★★★

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