The Easiest Way to Cook Steak in an Air Fryer

Steak. It's one of those dinners that manage to be both easy and decadent. What could be better? If you're looking to make a weeknight steak dinner even easier, then you can skip the grill or even the smoky, splatter-prone frying pan, and simply cook the steak in your top-rated air fryer. This method works best with boneless cuts of beef, and you generally want something that's not too large for the tray. We've found 8 ounce strip or top sirloin works perfectly. Simply coat it with salt (or your favorite marinade or spice rub), and in about fifteen minutes you're halfway to dinner!

If you want a really good steak, however, and you've got time for a little advanced planning, try patting it dry, salting it, and allowing it to sit in your fridge for anywhere from 1 to 24 hours. This will give the steak time to absorb the the salt, seasoning the beef from the inside and making it much more tender and delicious! Now all you need is a good side dish. Because your air fryer is already hot, maybe air-fryer French fries!