The Air Fryer is a revolution in home cooking. Thanks to its ultra-hot and even air circulation, you get a golden, crispy crust without adding excessive fat. The result: your steak stays tender and juicy inside, and you avoid the splatters and smoke of a traditional pan. Perfect for a quick meal after work, or for impressing your friends at a last-minute dinner party! The Air Fryer is also great for keeping meat moist while adding that delicious grilled flavor we all love. 🔥🥩

For perfect cooking, choose a thick steak (at least 2 cm), such as a ribeye, rump steak, or flank steak. Take your steak out of the fridge 30 minutes beforehand so it reaches room temperature; this is key to even cooking. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to remove moisture, which will help create a delicious crust. Also, trim any excess fat around the steak if necessary, but leave a little for added flavor! 🥩😉

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A good steak is all about the seasoning! Salt, freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of garlic powder, a few dried herbs (thyme, rosemary), and a drizzle of olive oil are all you need. You can also marinate your meat for 20 minutes in a mixture of oil, soy sauce, and a little honey for an even more golden crust. Avoid salting it too early, as this can dry out the meat: do it just before putting it in the oven or right after taking it out for more flavor. 🧄✨

1. Preheat your Air Fryer to a high temperature (200°C or “crisp” mode on Ninja Foodi Max 🔥).
2. Place the steak in the well-spaced bowl , without overlapping the pieces.
3. Cook for about 8 minutes (adjust according to your taste and the thickness), turning halfway through. For a more pronounced crust, spray with a light coating of oil just before cooking.
4. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes on a board, covered with aluminum foil. This step allows the juices to redistribute evenly, resulting in incredibly tender meat when sliced. 🥩😋

Find more ideas on Saveurs Magazine or explore all our Air Fryer recipes to vary the pleasures.

• Dry the meat well before cooking to avoid steaming.
• Use a neutral oil spray (rapeseed, grapeseed) to brown without excess grease.
• Never overload the Air Fryer basket: air must circulate well around the steak for an even crust.
• At the end of cooking, add a knob of butter or some fresh herbs to enhance the flavor. 🌱🧈
• For precise cooking, use a kitchen thermometer: 54°C for rare, 60°C for medium.
• To transform your steak into a true bistro dish, pair it with Air Fryer fries and homemade sauce! 🍟🥫

• Can all types of steak be cooked in the Air Fryer? Yes! Ribeye, sirloin, rump steak, flank steak, everything works, you just have to adjust the time according to the thickness.
• Does the Air Fryer dry out the meat? No, if you respect the cooking time and resting time, the meat remains juicy.
• Should you turn the steak over? Yes, halfway through cooking for an even crust.
• How to avoid smoke? Dry the meat well, do not overload the vat and remove excess fat.
• Can you cook other foods alongside steak in the Air Fryer? Absolutely! You can cook fries, vegetables, or even baby potatoes. Discover our ideas in our Air Fryer guide 🥔🥦.