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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Potato

Air Fryer Sirloin Steak

Published: Feb 13, 2023 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Craving steak, but don’t want to fire up the grill? Make my perfectly cooked Air Fryer Sirloin Steak recipe in under 15 minutes time.

Pieces of sliced steak with sauted spinach on a white plate with an Air Fryer in the background.

Do you love steak? My family and I eat steak at least 1-2 times a month. We are fortunate that we can grill year round; however, I don’t always feel like grilling. When that’s the case and I am looking for a quick steak dinner I turn to my Air Fryer! I love to make Air Fryer Sirloin Steaks for my family on busy weeknight OR when we have a special occasion. Either way. They are delicious. I love to serve the steaks with baked potatoes, creamed spinach and sauteed mushrooms and onions.

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  • Why this Recipe Works
  • Ingredients
  • How to Cook Steak in the Air Fryer
  • FAQs
  • Sirloin Steak Tips and Trick
  • New to Air Frying?
  • Steak Sides
  • Air Fryer Sirloin Steak

Why this Recipe Works

Quick! This is the quickest way to cook steaks!

No grill needed. Just an Air Fryer whether its a basket type or oven type it will work.

Simple whole ingredients. Need I say more? You just need a few pieces (or one piece) of sirloin steaks, your favorite seasoning blend, and oil. Butter is just an extra!

Ingredients

Steak on white plate, square of butter, and seassoning in dish on a grey marble countertop.
  • Steak – For this recipe I use sirloin steak. You can cook just about any steak in the Air Fryer; however, cooking times may vary.
  • Seasoning – I love to use my Montreal Steak Seasoning on the steak. However, a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika is delicious, too!
  • Oil – Whenever I cook in the Air Fryer I like to use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point and is flavorless. I spray a little on the steak and also in the Air Fryer basket.
  • Butter – I love to finish my steaks off with a pat of butter. It just takes it to another level. If you have the time I highly suggest making a batch of my Garlic Herb Butter for Steak.

How to Cook Steak in the Air Fryer

First, preheat the Air Fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Three photos of steak cooking at different steps in an Air Fryer basket.

While Air Fryer preheats, spray both sides of the steak and season both sides with the steak seasoning.

Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with avocado oil. Place the seasoned sirloin steak in the basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip halfway through the cooking time.

Place a pat of butter on the steak and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once it’s rested, slice and enjoy.

Black vortex air fryer.

I use the Instant Vortex 6 Quart Air Fryer Oven (basket) as my every day Air Fryer. I love this Air Fryer because it’s nonstick and the basket is dishwasher-safe. This Air Fryer preheats fast and cooking temperature ranges of 120 to 400° F. If you are looking for an Air Fryer I highly suggest buying a basket style Air Fryer.

FAQs

Sliced steak with baked potato and spinach on a white plate and blue and white cloth next to it.
How long to air fry sirloin steaks?

Depending on the thickness and size of your steak will depend on your cooking time. For a 1-inch 8 ounce steak it takes about 10 minutes in the air fryer to be cooked at medium temperature.

What temperature do you air fry sirloin steak?

I cook my sirloin steak at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. I find that temperature cooks the steak perfectly with a crusty edge and soft inside.

Do you need to flip steak in air fryer?

Yes, I like to flip the steak at the half way point in the Air Fryer. My air fryer tells me when to flip the meat; however, not all will tell you. Make sure you refer to your user manual to see if your make and model beeps/alerts you at the half way point.

Are steaks cooked in an air fryer good?

Yes, steaks cooked in an Air Fryer are delicious! The high heat temperature paired with the constant circulation of heat yield a perfectly cooked steak. Even if you have never been able to grill steaks to your desired temperature likeness you will be able to do it in the Air Fryer.

Sirloin Steak Tips and Trick

Four pieces of sliced steak with sauteed spinach with a fork and steak knife next to it.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks whenever I make sirloin steak in the Air Fryer.

  • More than 1 steak – You can double, triple, quadruple this recipe. Just make sure you don’t over crowd the Air Fryer basket. I have cooked up to 4 larger sirloin steaks in my 6 quart Air Fryer before with no issues.
  • Resting – Any time you cook steak you want to ensure that it has time to rest. This will help seal in the juices giving you optimal flavor. I recommend letting your steak sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Slicing – Always slice beef against the grain. The “grain” is the pattern on the meat. If you slice it with the grain of the meat you risk having extra chewy meat.

New to Air Frying?

Are you new to Air Frying? If so, check out my Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners guide. It is full of useful tips, tricks, resources, and over 20+ recipes ranging from breakfast, main dishes, side dishes, and even dessert!

Visit the Guide
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Steak Sides

Wondering what sides to serve with steak? Here are just a few of my favorite steak sides.

  • Two white plates stacked with a loaded baked potato and scallops.
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
  • Potatoes and Cauliflower Mash
  • Top view of baking dish filled with golden brown cheesy sliced potatoes.
    Gratin Dauphinois
  • Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions

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Sliced steak, baked potatoe, and spianch on a white plate sitting on a white and blue striped cloth.

Air Fryer Sirloin Steak

Craving steak, but don't want to fire up the grill? Make my perfectly cooked Air Fryer Sirloin Steak recipe in under 15 minutes time.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Teaspoon
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce Sirloin Steak
  • Avocado Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While Air Fryer preheats, spray both sides of the steak and season both sides with the steak seasoning.
  • Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with avocado oil. Place the seasoned sirloin steak in the basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip halfway through the cooking time.
  • Place a pat of butter on the steak and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once it's rested, slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • More than 1 steak – You can double, triple, quadruple this recipe. Just make sure you don’t over crowd the Air Fryer basket. I have cooked up to 4 larger sirloin steaks in my 6-quart Air Fryer before with no issues.
  • Resting – Any time you cook steak you want to ensure that it has time to rest. This will help seal in the juices giving you optimal flavor. I recommend letting your steak sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Slicing – Always slice beef against the grain. The “grain” is the pattern on the meat. If you slice it with the grain of the meat you risk having extra chewy meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg
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