How Long To Cook Steak In Air Fryer?

After a long day of hard work, a nicely cooked steak dinner sounds like an absolute dream. If you’re tired, any dinner that will take a long time to cook won’t seem very appealing. Air fryer are known for cutting down cooking time by a lot for many dishes. But can you cook steak in air fryer? The good news is yes! If you want to make air fried steak, the air fryer time and temperature are key for a fabulous result. I often hear these questions. How long to cook steak in air fryer? What temp to air fry steak? Let’s cover these topics in this post and hear tips on the recipe for cooking steak  in air fryer.

What temperature to air fry steak?

If you are interested in making air fried steak for yourself, the best air fryer temperature to use is 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When you cook steak in the air fryer at this temp, you can expect a deliciously cooked steak that is tender and juicy and full of savory flavor in every bite. However, if your steak is dry and tough, you might have just cooked the steak for too long. If you cook the steak just right, it should be easy to cut through and bite into while being flavorful. If you prefer your steak to be a certain way, you should experiment with how long you cook it until you’re satisfied with the results.

How Long To Cook Steak In Air Fryer?

Everyone has their preferences for how they like their steak to be cooked, but I personally like my steak to be medium-well. For medium well, it will take about 14 minutes to cook a 1 pound sirloin steak in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you like your steak medium rare, you will be cooking the steak for 8-10 minutes in the air fryer instead. It might take some trial and error to find the perfect time to air fry your steak, but 14 minutes is a great place to start if medium-well is your preference.

What are other temp for air frying steak?

Steak can be cooked at higher or lower temperatures without too many problems arising, so don’t be afraid to try other temperatures to see what works best for you. If you like crisp steak, you can raise the temperature of the air fryer to 425 degrees F and your steak will be done cooking in about 10-12 minutes. It’s always nice to be able to eat sooner rather than later, but you might end up drying out your steak due to the higher temperatures. On the other hand, if you lower your air fryer to 375 degrees F, your steak will be done in about 16-18 minutes. Although you have to wait a little longer to eat, your steak will retain moisture better and be more tender. Steak can cook well at multiple temperatures, so don’t stress out too much about this part of the cooking process.

How to cook steak in air fryer?

It can feel like too much work to have to go outside and grill your steak or battle against oil that pops out of the pan. Thankfully, you can avoid these problems by using an air fryer. You can find many air fryer steak  recipes with a quick search on the internet. But I find this easy air fried steak recipe to be the best. If you want to try making steak in an air fryer at home, here are all the steps on how to air fry steak.

1 Get ingredients

Go to the store and buy a 1 pound sirloin steak, an onion, mushrooms, steak sauce, olive oil, and seasonings.

2 Clean steak

Start by cleaning off your steak by rinsing it under some cool water.

3 Season steak

Take a basting brush and coat a thin layer of olive oil on your steak. Season both sides thoroughly.

4 Air fry

Set your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place your steak inside and let it cook the steak for 14 minutes for medium well doneness. Flip it halfway through to ensure that both sides cook evenly.

5 Prepare toppings

Cut your onion into thin slices and sauté them with some mushrooms on the stove. Season your mushrooms and onions. After 14 minutes, take out your steak and let it cool for about 15 minutes. Place your onions, mushrooms, and steak sauce on top. Enjoy!

Can you cook a frozen steak in air fryer?

If you forgot to take it out or you didn’t have time to thaw your steak, don’t worry, there’s still hope. You can cook the frozen steak in the air fryer without thawing.

How long  to cook frozen steak in air fryer?

The cooking time depends on your preference and the size of your steak. But a 1 pound sirloin steak will typically take about 16-18 minutes to cook from a frozen state in the air fryer. If you like your steak to be rawer, cook for about 12-14 minutes instead.

How to cook frozen steak in air fryer?

If you have to deal with this scenario, follow these steps on how to air fry frozen steak.

1. Set air fryer to 400 degrees F
2. Put the frozen steak in air fryer tray
3. Cook the frozen steak for 16 to 18 minutes for a medium well doneness. Due to the extra moisture from being frozen, you may have to dump out any excess water from the tray 5 minutes after you start cooking.

How long to reheat steak in the air fryer?

It’s always a nice feeling to know that you have something delicious to eat for the next day. While the dish itself might be delicious, it is often not nearly as good as it tasted when you first made it. The microwave can’t do the original any justice, but the air fryer definitely can. Since the steak is already cooked and thawed, it will only take a few minutes to reheat it.

How to reheat steak in air fryer?

When you are ready to have some, follow these steps on how to reheat steak in the air fryer.

1. set your air fryer to 400 degrees F
2. put your leftover steak in the tray
3. Reheat the steak for about 4 minutes to warm it back up. Try not to leave it in for too long or else it could end up drying out. If this does happen, use some gravy or steak sauce to introduce some moisture back into your dish.

Dipping sauce for steak

Air fried steak is already full of savory flavor. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add some dipping sauce for steak to make it even better. If you are looking for some ideas for dipping sauce for your steak, I have some favorites that you have to try.

Butter garlic sauce

I like to have my steak with butter garlic sauce. I like the sweetness that this sauce adds to the steak. The buttery texture also make it so much nice to munch my steak.

Mushroom sauce

Another of my favorite is steak in mushroom sauce. I love to add mushroom sauce for the creamy texture on the steak. There are many recipes for this sauce but I like to use this one recipe.

Red wine sauce

It is known that red wine goes well with steak. But we can also make a sauce out of red wine. I like adding red wine sauce to steak for the bitter taste in the wine which really balances the sweetness in the steak.

Blue cheese sauce

Steak with blue cheese sauce is another great option. I especially like the sharp and salty taste that the blue cheese sauce adds to the steak.

Peppercorn sauce

If you like some peppery taste, add some peppercorn sauce to your steak. This sauce adds a bit of heat to the steak with its bold and savory flavor profile.

Horseradish sauce

If you like to add extra spiciness, have your steak with horseradish sauce. It is strong and spicy that you can feel your eyes getting a bit teary as you bite the steak with the sauce. If you want to avoid getting teary, try adding some vinegar to the sauce.

Soy sauce

For umami and salty flavors, I go for steak in soy sauce.

What goes with air fried steak?

If you like to add some side dishes to air fried steak, you can never go wrong with vegetables. The light and fresh taste of vegetables will contrast well with the sweet taste of the steak. I particularly like to add air fried brussel sprouts as a side dish. Other side dishes that I like to add include french fries, fried onion rings, chicken wings and baked potatoes.

Conclusion

Steak can take up to 30 minutes to cook using other methods, but cooking steak in the air fryer can cut that time in half. The air fryer is a great appliance to have as part of your inventory, so consider getting one for your household if you haven’t already. And if you are interested in trying this dish for yourself, just set the air fryer to 400 degrees F to get some mouth-watering steak that everybody will love.