• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Recipe Diaries
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Summer
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • About
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Summer
    • Recipes
    • Press
    • About
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Surf and Turf

    Published: Mar 5, 2020 · Modified: May 16, 2025 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Yes, you can make a delicious surf and turf meal all in your air fryer and have it ready on the table in under 15 minutes! It’s so quick and easy. 

    Yes, you can make a delicious surf and turf meal all in your air fryer and have it ready on the table in under 15 minutes! It’s so quick and easy. 

    This meal was inspired by a delivery service from Hello Fresh and the shrimp you can get at a steak house. The meal kit had a surf and turf kit and I tried cooking it all in the air fryer. The shrimp were marinated in this butter with paprika, chives, garlic, and butter. I’m pretty sure that is almost the exact same shrimp recipe that Outback Steak House uses. 

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Like This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to make Air Fryer Surf and Turf 
    • What to serve with steak and shrimp? 
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Air Fryers Recipes You Might Like 
    • Air Fryer Surf and Turf

    Why You Will Like This Recipe

    I've cooked a lot of steak in my Air Fryer Steak (Medium Rare and shrimp, and they come out perfect every time. I just wouldn't cook them both at the same time together though. The steak needs to rest while the shrimp is cooking.

    When I was making that meal, I knew that the steak and shrimp could be cooked in the air fryer so I came up with a way to do that. Cooking steak can be a really daunting task for some people and I know I even struggle with cooking steak in a pan or on the grill. Always tend to undercook it but when I use an air fryer it is really easy for me.  

    The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Pizza Bombs,  Air Fryer Fish and Chips, Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli. 

    Ingredients Needed

    • Bone-in ribeye steak ½ in thick
    • Shrimp - jumbo to large sized, peeled and raw deveined
    • Salt and Pepper - to taste
    • Light Butter - I use this to help keep this lower in calories but feel free to use normal butter.
    • Paprika is a spice made from ground, dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, a type of pepper plant. It is typically sweet and mild, but can also have a slightly bitter or spicy taste depending on the variety used.
    • Minced Garlic - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar. 
    • See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to make Air Fryer Surf and Turf 

    Let the steak come to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the steak to your air fryer basket. 

    Step 1 Close the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 for 10 minutes. Flip half-way through. 

    Take the steak out and let it rest on a plate. 

    Step 2: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and continue cooking for 4 minutes. 

    Step 3 When the shrimp is cooking make the butter. Add softened butter, paprika, and garlic to a bowl, stir. Melt the butter in the microwave and drizzle over the shrimp and steak. 

    Some air fryers let out steam or smoke and you can prevent that by adding some water in the bottom of your air fryer basket. 

    What to serve with steak and shrimp? 

    If you're looking for some tasty side dishes you've come to the right place.

    Paula Deen's Crock Pot Mac and Cheese and Slow Cooker Calico beans are some great side dishes to make in a crock pot.

    Make a loaded air fryer baked potato with all the fixings in your air fryer or a twice baked potato.

    Some fun fruit salads to serve would be Fruit Cocktail Salad or Red, White, and Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad.

    Keep this meal completely Keto or Low Carb and heat up some cauliflower mash! 

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I need to preheat an air fryer? 

    Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.  

    What air fryer do I use?

     I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it. 

    Do you flip steak in the air fryer?

    Flipping steak in the air fryer is a personal preference and it is not needed. I do not do that.


    Other Air Fryers Recipes You Might Like 

    • Air Fryer Little Smokies
    • Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
    • Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls
    • Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
    Air fried shrimp and steak with green beans and mashed potatoes.

    If you tried this Air Fryer Surf and Turf or any other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries

    Want to Save This Recipe?

    Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

    Save Recipe

    By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Diaries.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Air Fryer Surf and Turf

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    Yes, you can make a delicious surf and turf meal all in your air fryer and have it ready on the table in under 15 minutes! It’s so quick and easy. 


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 6oz bone-in ribeye steak ½ in thick
    • 2 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 1 Tablespoons of Light Butter
    • Dash of Paprika
    • ½ tsp of Minced Garli

    Instructions

    1. Let the steak come to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the steak to your air fryer basket. 
    2. Close the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 for 10 minutes. Flip half-way through. 
    3. Take the steak out and let it rest on a plate. 
    4. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and continue cooking for 4 minutes. 
    5. When the shrimp is cooking make the butter. Add softened butter, paprika, and garlic to a bowl, stir. Melt the butter in the microwave and drizzle over the shrimp and steak.

    6. Some air fryers let out steam or smoke and you can prevent that by adding some water in the bottom of your air fryer basket.

    Notes

    myWW blue 7; purple 7, green 7


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @recipediariesww on Instagram

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
    • Air Fryer Avocado Toast
    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Air Fryer Cheddar Jalapeno Bagels

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    Hey, I'm Jenna! I'm a graphic designer, photographer, and home cook from From Fargo ND. I love my Ninja Creami, Air Fryer, and Blackstone. I created this blog to share recipe tips and tricks with everyone, enjoy!

    More about me →

    Summer Recipes

    • Easter Crack
    • Peeps Cake
    • Trisha Yearwood's Country Quiche
    • Trisha Yearwood's Blueberry Pancakes
    • Cinnamon Roll Cake
    • Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots‏ and Potatoes

    Popular Recipes

    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Roasted in Oven
    • Paula Deen's Crockpot Mac and Cheese
    • Tiktok Ramen with Soy Sauce and Brown Sugar
    • Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl
    • Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    My Other Site!

    • My other blog is Spoon and Spin and it's all about Ninja Creami recipes.

    Contact

    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Drop me a message!

    Copyright © 2022 Recipe Diaries