Air Fryer Flank Steak turns out perfectly juicy and tender with a delicious crust in just minutes! A no-mess steak recipe that is ready to serve with minimal effort and just a couple of ingredients. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special date night in!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 – 2 pound flank steak (closer to 2 pounds is ideal)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons All Purpose Seasoning (See post or note below for other options)
Instructions
- Season the flank steak generously on both side with the all purpose seasoning. If you’re marinating the steak instead, make sure to dry off the marinade with paper towels before cooking.
- Let the steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking. This helps the steak cook more evenly, if you’re short on time 10 minutes will do.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the steak in the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes on each side for medium. 6 minutes on each side for medium rare and 5 minutes on each side for rare. The cooking time will depend on the shape of your flank steak, if you have a very thick end piece, you can trim the steak in half (before adding it to the air fryer) and cook that half for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the steak to a platter and cover with aluminum foil. Let the steak rest for 8-10 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with juices.
Recipe Notes
Since all flank steaks are different shapes (some much thicker on one end) the cooking time can vary. If you’re steak is very thick on one end you can cut the steak in half before cooking and leave the thicker end of the meat in the air fryer a few minutes longer.
Let the steak rest for 8-10 minutes, covered with foil, after cooking. After slicing, pour the juices from the platter on the sliced steak.
If using a marinade, make sure to dry the steak off with a paper towel before cooking.
Reheating: You can heat the steak in the microwave but only just until heated through. Too long will overcook the steak and make it tough. If you want an all cooked through, charred finish, you can reheat the steak with some butter in a skillet.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
