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Crispy Air Fryer Steak Recipe Easy Juicy Tender Steak at Home

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This crispy air fryer steak recipe delivers a juicy, tender steak with a perfectly crispy crust, ready in under 20 minutes. It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful way to enjoy steak indoors without the grill.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each, 1-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the steaks. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika evenly on both sides. Rub seasoning into the meat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  4. Place steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Cook for 9 minutes for medium-rare, flipping halfway through (about 4-4.5 minutes per side). For medium, cook 11 minutes; for medium-well, 13 minutes.
  5. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium.
  6. Remove steaks and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Optionally, brush melted butter over steaks while resting for extra richness.
  8. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat steaks dry before seasoning for a better crust. Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking. Flip steaks only once halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Rest steaks after cooking to keep them juicy. Rotate air fryer basket halfway if your model cooks unevenly. Avoid microwave reheating to maintain crust.

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