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Air Fryer Sirloin Steak

Quick method for cooking sirloin steaks in an air fryer to your preferred doneness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ?1-2 sirloin beef steaks1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
  • ?1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ?1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • ?1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
  • ?1 teaspoonItalian seasoning

Instructions

Instructions

  • Remove the 1-2 sirloin beef steaks (1 to 1½ inches thick) from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C for 5 minutes. If your air fryer has no preheat button, run it empty at 400°F / 200°C for 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle the steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  • Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for about 7 minutes total for medium-rare, flipping once halfway through the cook time (about 3–4 minutes per side). Adjust time for your preferred doneness.
  • When done, transfer the steaks to a plate and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Kitchen tongs

Notes

For rare, remove at 6 minutes. The temperature will be 115°F and will rise to 120°F after resting.
For medium rare, remove at 7 minutes. The temperature will be 125°F and will rise to 130°F after resting.
For medium, remove at 8-9 minutes. The temperature will be 130°F and will rise to 135°F after resting.
For medium well, remove at 11 minutes. The temperature will be 135°F and will rise to 140°F after resting.
For well done, remove at 12-14 minutes. The temperature will be 145°F and will rise to 150°F after resting.