American · 375°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy boneless chicken breast with a clear temp-and-time path: even thickness, 375°F, pull at 165°F.
Air Fryer Steak
Yes, you can cook steak in an air fryer. A well-salted strip or ribeye, a hot preheated basket and a thermometer get you a browned exterior and a rosy center without heating the whole kitchen. Rest is not optional.
Choose the right cut
Strip, ribeye or sirloin about 1 to 1.5 inches thick work best. Very thin steaks overcook before they brown. Flank wants a marinade and a quick cook.
Preheat hard
A cold basket steams the first side. Preheat 3-5 minutes so the surface hits heat immediately.
Thermometer over clock
Pull at 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-rare before resting. Carryover heat finishes the job.
Air Fryer Steak
Prep 35 min · Cook 12 min · Total 47 min · 2 servings
Crowding. One or two steaks max. They need space to brown.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Season
Pat steaks dry. Salt on both sides and rest 30 minutes at room temperature (or up to overnight uncovered in the fridge). Pepper and oil just before cooking.
Cook and rest
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.
Seasoned steak in the preheated air fryer basket Cook 6 minutes. Flip and cook 4-6 minutes more, checking early. Pull at 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-rare.
Rest 5-8 minutes on a plate. Optionally melt butter with garlic and thyme and spoon over the steak.
Rested air fryer steak sliced to show a pink center Slice against the grain if serving to share.
