Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Butter
Yes, you can cook a genuinely great air fryer steak — no smoky pan, no splattered stovetop. The circulating heat gives you an even, well-browned crust, and a spoon of garlic-herb butter melting on top takes it over the edge.
The most important step is the rest at the end: give it five minutes and every slice stays juicy.
Getting your air fryer steak just right
Bring the steak to room temperature and pat it bone-dry first for the best crust. Use a thermometer and pull it at your preferred internal temperature — around 54°C (130°F) for medium-rare.
Ingredients
For the steak
For the garlic butter
Values are estimated, per serving.
Procedure
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Temper and dry the steaks
Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and pat them completely dry.
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Oil and season
Rub with the olive oil and season generously all over with salt and pepper.
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Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
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Air fry to your doneness
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until it reaches 54°C (130°F) for medium-rare or 60°C (140°F) for medium.
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Make the garlic butter
Meanwhile, mash the softened butter with the garlic and parsley.
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Rest and top with butter
Rest the steaks for 5 minutes, then top each with a spoon of garlic butter to melt over.
