Air Fryer Flank Steak is simple to make, juicy, and tender. You can cook flank steak in the air fryer in 10 minutes!
Air Fryer Flank Steak
Steak on the grill is amazing, but during the winter months, it’s not always possible to get to the grill since we have snow to contend with. So making flank steak in the air fryer is the perfect solution!
Let’s face it, sometimes life is too busy to cook all these fancy meals. But you can cook this flank steak recipe in mere minutes and still have time for all your other events.
If you are craving more irresistible steak recipes be sure to give my Air Fryer Steak Bites Wrapped in Bacon, Air Fryer Frozen Country Fried Steak, and Air Fryer Black Pepper Steak Kabobs a try!
Why You’ll Love To Air Fry Flank Steak
- Juicy flank steak recipe for any occasion
- Only 10 minutes
- Easy recipe everyone will love
- Delicious
Flank Steak Air Fryer Ingredients
- Flank Steak
- Olive Oil
- Horseradish
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How To Make Air Fryer Flank Steak
Step 1: Prepare marinade
Mix together the olive oil, horseradish, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the flank steak and make sure it’s coated well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Air Fry Flank Steak
Place the flank steak in the air fryer. Air fry flank steak at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Check the temperature after 5 minutes, and continue cooking until the desired doneness.
Step 3: Serve
Add the air fryer flank steak to a plate, serve and enjoy!
Flank Steak Recipe Tips
1. Choose the right cut of meat: Flank Steak, Filet Mignon, Ribeyes, Strip Steaks, Top Sirloin, Porterhouse, and T-Bone are all great for the air fryer. They all have a great fat and meat ratio for the grill or air fryer.
2. Choose the right quality of meat: Purchase good quality meat from a butcher or from the supermarket. They grade meat on marbling and connective tissues. Marbling should be shown throughout the meat with white-colored fat (marbling). I always look for a thin coat of marble throughout when I make this flank steak recipe since it will melt and give a nice flavor to the meat without it being greasy.
3. Season: Right before you put the flank steak in the air fryer, give it some extra salt and let rest.
4. Room Temperature: Take your meat from the refrigerator and let it rest on the counter for about 15 to 30 minutes before cooking. Steak at room temperature absorbs the seasonings better. It also helps the fibers in the meat loosen, which will produce a tender cut of meat. Room temperature steaks (meat) also cook faster than cold steaks.
5. Let Flank Steak Rest Again: After cooking, let your meat rest for just about 5 minutes. It helps to let the juices flow to the center of the steak so that when you cut the steak, all of the juices will not flow out. This will give you a better piece of meat for dinner or lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else can I add to the marinade for this flank steak air fryer recipe?
Feel free to add whatever seasonings you like when making this flank steak recipe. Minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and steak seasoning are all great ideas to consider.
What temperature should air fryer flank steak be?
- Rare 120-130 °F
- Medium Rare 130-135 °F
- Medium 135-145 °F
- Well, 145-155 °F
- Well Done 155-165 °F
What should I serve with air fryer flank steak?
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Fresh Garden Salad
- Warm Bread
- Or your favorite foods!
Storage and Reheating
Place leftover steak in a sealed container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
To reheat, air fry flank steak for 3-5 minutes at 375 degrees or until it’s hot.
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Air Fryer Flank Steak is simple to make, juicy, and tender. You can cook flank steak in the air fryer in 10 minutes!
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients.
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Then place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
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Preheat your air fryer, by setting the temperature to 400 degrees F, for 5 minutes. Then Place the steak on the hot basket or tray.
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Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, for 5 minutes, after 5 minutes check the internal temperature, with a meat thermometer.
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Rare 120-130 °F
Medium Rare 130-135 °F
Medium 135-145 °F
Well, 145-155 °F
Well Done 155-165 °F
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Plate, serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose good quality steak to air fry.
- Add seasoning to the steaks to give them extra flavor.
- Allow the steaks to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
I would only add that it would be good to sear the flank steak in a cast iron skillet before the air fryer to give it that yummy caranelized flavor on the outside.
This was sooo good. I used flank steak. 5 mins on one side then 5 on the other. Rested for 7 minutes and PERFECT!
Excellent!! Came out perfect. So tender. Amazing, this is an extremely tough cut of meat, but this was the best most tender meat. Thank you so much. #Airfryersteak
Thank you, I will let you know how it turns out.