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Air Fryer Steak with Easy Herb Butter

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 07/29/20 Updated: 04/29/22
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Cooking a steak in the air fryer causes something magical to happen: super juicy, perfectly medium-rare steak, in just 12 minutes! Air fryer steak might just be my new favorite way of cooking or eating red meat. It’s totally hands-off and fool proof, with a surprisingly beautiful crust. Served with an easy herb butter that’ll knock the socks off your lucky guests.

Steak with herb butter and french fries

It may be hard to believe, but the air fryer makes one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. So juicy, tender, and cooked to medium-rare perfection, I honestly was blown away by how good these steaks turned out. And the herb butter? Absolutely takes this recipe to the next level. This recipe is perfect for people on keto since it’s low carb (1g net carb per steak!) and high fat. This easy steak is simple enough to whip up for dinner when you just need to treat yourself, but will also blow away any guests you have over.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Steak – I used sirloin for this recipe, but you can use whatever cut is your favorite. Tender and flavorful on its own, it really own needs simple seasoning, but the herb butter completely elevates this recipe.
  • Butter – Rich, creamy butter melting over hot, gorgeous beef sounds just as ridiculously delicious as it is.
  • Garlic – A little garlic for your herb butter gives it an extra kick of flavor.
  • Parsley – With a slightly peppery taste, parsley brightens the butter and balances out the other savory flavors.

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Chef’s Tips

  • To make the garlic herb butter, mix together all the ingredients in a blender, food processor, or by hand. (If you’re using the former two, no need to mince your garlic ahead of time.) Make sure it’s smooth, and then spoon into a long rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Twist each end and chill until it’s firm.
  • I definitely recommend preheating your air fryer! The steak will start cooking as soon as it hits the heat, which also helps the steak get a nice, golden crust.
  • I highly recommend using a meat thermometer for this recipe to make sure your steak cooks perfectly. My steaks only took 7 minutes to cook! Obviously, thicker or larger steaks will take longer, which is where an internal thermometer with probe comes in handy. You’ll know exactly when it’s ready – which is 131º for medium rare. It will increase in temperature (to 135º while it rests).

Want an air fryer but not sure which one to get? I use the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer, but here are some other great options for air fryers in a variety of sizes.

Close-up of air fryer steak cut into slices next to french fries

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Air Fryer Steak with Easy Herb Butter

Prep:6 minutes
Cook:9 minutes
Total:15 minutes
Cooking a steak in the air fryer causes something magical to happen: super juicy, perfectly medium-rare steak, in just 12 minutes! Air fryer steak might just be my new favorite way of cooking or eating red meat. It's totally hands-off and fool proof, with a surprisingly beautiful crust. Served with an easy herb butter that'll knock the socks off your lucky guests.
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Ingredients

For the Steaks

  • 2 medium steaks about 8 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoon salt

For the Herb Butter

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • pepper lots, to taste

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Instructions 

  • Mix butter, garlic, salt, parsley, and pepper together for herb butter.
  • Shape into a log. Chill in the fridge. (See notes.)
  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. Liberally salt both sides of the steak. Add the steaks and cook for 7-9 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Immediately remove from air fryer. Rest 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Garlic herb butter: Mix together all the ingredients in a blender, food processor, or by hand. (If you’re using the former two, no need to mince your garlic ahead of time.) Make sure it’s smooth, and then spoon into a long rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Twist each end and chill until it’s firm.
  • Preheating: Highly recommended. Steak will cook as soon as it hits heat. This also helps create golden crust. 
  • Additional cooking notes: I highly recommend using a meat thermometer for this recipe to make sure your steak cooks perfectly. The internal temperature of your steaks should be 131º for medium rare. They will increase in temperature (to 135º while resting).

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 678kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 55g, Saturated Fat: 29g, Cholesterol: 199mg, Sodium: 2938mg, Potassium: 608mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 912IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 4mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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