Can You Put Steak In An Air Fryer? (read this first)

The air fryer has become an essential part of the kitchen and we’re always looking for new foods to cook in it. However you like your steak, it  cooks perfectly in the air fryer. If you want to learn how to cook steak to perfection every time in the air fryer, keep reading.

Why Cook Steak In The Air Fryer?

There are a number of reasons why you should cook your steak in the air fryer. These include;

• Steak cooked to perfection time after time
  Regardless of how rare or well done you prefer your steak, once you get to grips with the timings, your steak will be cooked exactly how you like it, every time.
• Healthier way to cook steak
  The traditional way to cook steak involves a frying pan and plenty of cooking oil. Cooking steak in an air fryer requires little to no oil at all.
• Reduces cleaning up time
  The only part of the air fryer that will need to be cleaned is the basket. There’s no oil splash around the hob, no dirty frying pan and no room full of smoke. Plus, if you were to use an air fryer paper liner , the chances are you won’t even need to clean the basket.

How To Cook Steak In An Air Fryer

To cook your steak perfectly every time just follow these simple instructions;

Ingredients

• Steak
• Olive oil
• Salt & Pepper

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 200 C (400 F)
2. Rub oil into the steak then season with salt & pepper
3. Turn the steak over and repeat
4. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes
5. Turn the steak over and cook for another;
   1. 2 minutes for rare
   2. 4 minutes for medium
   3. 6 minutes for well done
6. Remove the steak and allow to rest for 3 to 4 minutes
7. Serve

Tips For Cooking A Perfect Steak Every Time

To ensure your steaks are cooked to perfection every time you should;

• Preheat the air fryer
  To be sure the steaks cook without being overcooked, you should always preheat the air fryer before adding the steaks.
• Allow the steaks to reach room temperature before cooking
  Remove the steaks from the fridge 20 to 25 minutes before cooking. This will help the steak to cook evenly and help to ensure it is less tough when cooked.
• Leave a gap between each steak
  You should always allow a space between each steak to ensure they cook evenly.
• Let the steaks rest before serving
  Steak should always be rested before serving for at least 3 to 4 minutes to let the juices redistribute and the muscle fibres to relax.

SEE ALSO: 

• Can You Put Battered Fish In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Breaded Chicken In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Broccoli In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer?

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