Juicy Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
Getting a tender, juicy Air Fryer Sirloin Steak on the table is surprisingly simple, taking just a few basic ingredients and a hot air fryer basket.
By bringing the meat to room temperature and thoroughly drying the surface before seasoning, you can achieve a great cook without the messy stovetop splatter.
Watch the video walkthrough below to see exactly how to prep, season, and cook your steaks to a juicy medium in just 12 minutes of cooking time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Four simple ingredients: You only need steaks, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- No stovetop splatter: Cooking in the air fryer means you skip the messy cleanup of pan-searing.
- Quick cooking time: The steaks cook in just 12 minutes.
- Tender and juicy results: A simple flip halfway through keeps the meat cooking evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 sirloin steaks
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat the steaks completely dry with a paper towel on both sides.
- Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto each side of the steaks.
- Generously season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the meat so it stays on.
- Place the steaks into the preheated air fryer in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching (you should hear a sizzle).
- Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and cook for an additional 6 minutes for a medium cook.
- Remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them cool on a plate for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Tips for the Best Results
Take the chill off: Letting the steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking helps them cook more evenly in the air fryer.
Dry the surface: Patting the meat completely dry with paper towels is essential for helping the oil and seasoning adhere properly.
Press the seasoning: Don’t just sprinkle the salt and pepper; firmly press the seasoning into the steaks so it doesn’t blow off from the air fryer’s fan.
Listen for the sizzle: Putting the steaks into a properly preheated air fryer basket should produce a satisfying sizzle as soon as the meat hits the grate.
Rest after cooking: Letting the steaks sit on a plate for 5 minutes after taking them out of the air fryer allows them to finish cooling and locks in the juices.
