Air Fryer Round Steak
Description
Tender, juicy air fryer round steak with a caramelized crust, ready in under 20 minutes. This budget-friendly eye of round comes out perfectly every time with exact temps and times.
Ingredients
- 2 eye of round steaks, 1 to 1½ inches thick (about 8 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, avocado, canola, or vegetable
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 to 60 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Rub a thin layer of oil over both sides, then season with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning, pressing it in.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Place the steaks in the basket in a single layer with space around each one. Cook at 400°F, flipping once at the halfway mark.
- Cook 8–10 minutes for medium-rare (pull at 125–130°F). Use a meat thermometer for the final call, since thickness and air fryers vary.
- Rest the steaks 5 to 10 minutes, then slice thin against the grain before serving.
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Tongs
- Small Bowl
- Basting brush
- Cutting Board
Notes
- Pull the steak about 5°F below your target temp; it keeps cooking as it rests.
- Doneness guide: rare 120–125°F (7–8 min), medium-rare 125–130°F (8–10 min), medium 135–140°F (10–12 min), medium-well 145–150°F (12–14 min).
- Eye of round is lean, so medium-rare is the sweet spot. A 4–6 hour marinade boosts tenderness.
- Slicing thin and against the grain is essential for a tender bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 51gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1001mgPotassium: 809mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg