Air Fryer Steak Tips - Shutter + Mint Recipes (2024)

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Air Fryer Steak Tips are delicious made with minimal ingredients, and ready in just 10 minutes! This is a great recipe if you’re RV-ing, staying at a hotel, or just seriously pressed for time!

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Air Fryer Steak Tips are an easy recipe to add to your rotation. They’re fast, easy, so good. Perfect for adding to tacos, salads, or with a simple side dish (like this AF baked potato).

Or just eat them alone, as steak (and steak alone) is a fine dinner.

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  • What ingredients do I need to make Air Fryer Steak Tips?
  • How do you make perfect steak in the air fryer?
  • What is the perfect temperature for Air Fried Steak?
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What ingredients do I need to make Air Fryer Steak Tips?

TOP SIRLOIN: It’s an inexpensive cut, and often thick, perfect for making AF Sirloin Bites and customizing them to your liking.

OLIVE OIL: This will help to keep the outsides flavorful and juicy.

SOY SAUCE: Perfect for a bit of salty flavor.

GARLIC POWDER

BROWN SUGAR: To help with caramelization. OPTIONAL.. but a good idea for quick caramelization of the steak "crust".

SEA OR KOSHER SALT: You want some tenderness and flavor.

ONION POWDER

BLACK PEPPER

MELTED BUTTER: Not necessary, but makes the steak taste better.

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How do you make perfect steak in the air fryer?

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  • First, cut the steak into cubes and toss it in the spices.
  • Then, air fry the steak. Give the basket a shake, air fry a little longer.
  • Toss in melted butter.
    Then, serve over rice, salad, or just eat it.
  • For more details scroll down to the recipe card below.
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What is the perfect temperature for Air Fried Steak?

First let me mention that the AF cooks evenly so really there’s no reason to flip it at all, technically. But for a nice crusty sear, give it a flip at least 4 minutes into the job.

Here are some quick guidelines as it pertains to internal temperature:

Rare: (very red-pink): 125-130 degrees F.

Medium Rare: (pink): 130-135 degrees F.

Medium: (light pink): 135-140 degrees F.

Medium-Well: 140-150 degrees F.

Well-Done: 155 degrees F +

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Air Fryer Steak Tips

Air Fryer Steak Tips are delicious made with minimal ingredients, and ready in just 10 minutes! This is a great recipe if you’re RVing, staying at a hotel, or just seriously pressed for time!

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Preheat: 3 minutes Rest: 1 minutes 7 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Calories 467 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • ½ lb top sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt or kosher (avoid table salt if possible)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter melted (optional)

Instructions

  • Toss the cubed steak with olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Set aside.

  • Preheat your air fryer on the AIR FRY setting at 400℉ for 3 minutes.

  • When it’s hot, add the steak bites, give them space to “breathe”, they shouldn’t be touching. Close the basket and set the time for 3 minutes.

  • Give the basket a shake, then set the timer for another 3 minutes for a medium-rare doneness.

  • Remove the steak bites from the basket. Toss them with warm melted butter.

  • Allow to “rest” for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

*Nutrition facts are automatically calculated

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GUIDE:
Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees F
Medium: 135-140 degrees F
Medium-Well: 140-150 degrees F
Well-Done: 155 degrees F or higher

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 3479mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg

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Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Steak Tips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 135mg45%

Sodium 3479mg151%

Potassium 944mg27%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 54g108%

Vitamin A 30IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 90mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Do I put oil on steak before air frying? ›

Rub with oil and season both sides of steak with crushed peppercorns and salt. Place steaks in air fryer basket so that they are not touching and there is plenty of room for the air to circulate between them. If you're using a larger cut (like ribeye), you might have to cook one at a time.

What temperature do you air fry steak tips? ›

Air fry the steak tips for three minutes at 400 degrees F. Open the basket and shake or flip the meat. Then cook them at 400 degrees F for another three minutes, six minutes total. This will give you juicy, medium-rare meat with an internal temperature between 130 – 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

How do you cook a steak in an air fryer without it drying out? ›

The best way to ensure a juicy steak is to use high heat to cook the steak quickly, which will bring it to the proper temperature without drying it out. Remember to rest your steak after air frying to allow the meat to reabsorb juices and complete its cooking time without direct heat.

Is it better to cook steak in the air fryer, yes or no? ›

Air fryers require little or no oil, which makes them a healthier option compared to traditional frying methods. Using an air fryer to cook your steak reduces fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.

Do I need to flip steak in an air fryer? ›

Do You Need to Flip Steak in an Air Fryer? Because of the air fryer's trademark ability to circulate intensely hot air evenly around food as it cooks, you don't need to flip steak in the air fryer. If you prefer to flip your steaks, that works too! Flip the steak halfway through the required cook time.

What's the best way to cook steak in an air fryer? ›

Method
  1. Dry off the steaks using kitchen paper or a clean cloth. Brush with the oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat the air fryer for 2 mins on 200C. Put the steaks in the basket and cook for 6 mins. ...
  3. Remove the steaks and put on a plate to rest for 3-4 mins.

Do you preheat air fryer for steak? ›

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Take the steak out of the fridge 15 minutes before you plan to put it in the air fryer so it can come to room temperature. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper.

What type of steak is best for an airfryer? ›

what type of beef is best in the air fryer. As with all dry-heat cooker methods (grilling, broiling, pan frying and oven roasting), tender beef cuts perform best in the air fryer. Those cuts include Top Sirloin, KC Strip, Ribeye, Tenderloin and Tri Tip. Ground beef also can be easily prepared in an air fryer.

Why is my steak chewy in the air fryer? ›

Overcooking in the air fryer can easily cause the meat to shrink, lose too much moisture and become chewy. It might have not been the best quality of meat. Buy steak grade meat.

Do steaks brown in an air fryer? ›

If you want to cook a golden-brown seared and juicy steak, look no further than an Air Fryer. Cooking a steak in an Air Fryer is a quick and easy method to make an incredibly tender, delicious steak.

Why can't you cook red meat in an air fryer? ›

In an air fryer, the temperature combined with the fast movement of air can cause the steak to be dry by the time it's cooked. This is especially a problem when you're dealing with leaner cuts, like sirloin.

Should I sear my steak before putting it in the air fryer? ›

No. You don't need to sear your steak before putting it in the air fryer. The air fryer will take care of the good sear on your steak. While cooking an air fryer steak, you just need to prepare your steak according to your recipe, rubbing or marinating, and preheat the air fryer.

Do you need to put oil on steak in an air fryer? ›

Adding olive oil to the steaks is optional. I do it for flavor. Make sure that your steak is at room temperature before adding it to the air fryer. This will help it to stay tender and juicy.

Should you oil a steak before frying? ›

Oil the steak, not the pan – this is so you get a nice even covering on the steak. You don't have to worry about the oil not being hot when it goes on the steak. Our pan is going to be so hot, the oil will heat up instantly. Use a flavourless oil with a high smoke point – such as sunflower oil.

Do you oil before air frying? ›

While your Philips Airfryer does not require oil to cook and fry the food, adding oil directly to fresh ingredients when preparing them, such as freshly peeled potatoes or chicken, can create a crispy layer and improve the overall taste of your dish. Note: never pour oil into the pan of the airfryer.

Can you cook raw steak in an air fryer? ›

Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Season the steak on both sides with a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Place the steak in the center of the air fryer basket and cook until desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium and 14 minutes for medium-well.

Should you pan sear a steak before air frying? ›

No. You don't need to sear your steak before putting it in the air fryer. The air fryer will take care of the good sear on your steak. While cooking an air fryer steak, you just need to prepare your steak according to your recipe, rubbing or marinating, and preheat the air fryer.

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