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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: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Learn how to cook a juicy, tender Air Fryer Flat Iron Steak with minimal effort. Perfectly seared on the outside and cooked to your desired doneness, this easy recipe delivers a mouthwatering steak in no time.

Ingredients 

  • 2 flat iron steaks, about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Optional seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or your preferred steak seasoning for extra flavor

Instructions

  • Start by getting your meat at room temperature, for about 15-20 minutes. This will ensure that your steak evenly cooks and is more tender.
  • Preheat your air fryer for 3- 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting. 
  • While your air fryer is preheating, rub 1 tablespoon olive oil and season your 2 flat iron steaks with1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and any 1 teaspoon Optional seasoning.
  • Set the seasoned flat iron steaks in the air fryer basket, and set the cook time for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process. Let your steaks rest for a couple of minutes after removing them from the air fryer.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 674mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 3mg