Air Fryer Flank Steak
Easy recipe for the BEST Air Fryer Flank Steak - tender, juicy marinated steak cooked indoors in just 10 minutes. Lightly charred outside - this is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights and simple entertaining!
Servings: 6
Calories:
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pound flank steak trimmed of excess fat
- sea salt or kosher salt
- cooking spray
Flank Steak Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 large garlic cloves rough chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Marinate Steak:
- Whisk marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
- Trim flank steak of excess fat. If necessary, cut in half to fit in your air fryer. Add flank steak to a large ziplock bag then pour marinade over the top. Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours up to 8 hours.
- Take steak out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to cooking to let it come to room temperature. Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade and garlic cloves
- Use paper towels to blot excess moisture from the steak then generously sprinkle salt on both sides.
Air Frying Steak:
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees then lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place steak in air air fryer. Cook 5-7 minutes on the first side then flip it over and continue cooking 5-7 minutes. (5 minutes is typical for medium rare as shown). Cook time will vary with desired doneness and thickness of your steak.
- Remove steak from the air fryer. Let it rest 10 minutes to let juices reabsorb. Slice against the grain of the meat.
Steak Temperature Guide:
- Rare: 125 degreesMedium-Rare: 130-135 degreesMedium: 140-145 degreesMedium-Well: 150 degreesI don't recommend cooking steak to WELL. It may be dry and tough.