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Craving a perfectly cooked steak with a juicy center and a flavorful seared crust? This Air Fryer Flat Iron Steak delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort! Whether you like it medium-rare or well-done, the air fryer locks in the juices and creates a tender, mouthwatering steak in no time.

Air Fryer Flat Iron Steak

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Juicy, tender flat iron steak with a perfectly seared crust — cooked in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. Keto-friendly and made with only 4 ingredients.

Ingredients 

  • 2 flat iron steaks, about 6 oz each, 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning, optional, or garlic powder, or smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Take steaks out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Pat both sides completely dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
  • Rub both sides of each steak with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
  • Place steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes, flip, then cook another 5 minutes for medium-rare. (See doneness chart above for other temperatures.)
  • Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice thinly against the grain and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 674mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 3mg