Go Back
+ servings
Easy Air Fryer Black and Blue Steak (Pittsburgh Style)

Easy Air Fryer Black and Blue Steak (Pittsburgh Style)

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings

Description

Achieve the extreme heat crust and cool, blue-rare center of classic Pittsburgh-Style steak using your air fryer! This fast, easy recipe is perfect for bold steak lovers who want that signature "black and blue" contrast.

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon horseradish , prepared
  • 1 cup bleu cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, as garnish

Instructions

  • Soak 5-6 6” pieces of cooking twine in water for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Allow steak to come to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes. Rub the steak with olive oil on both sides. Combine cracked black peppercorns and salt in a small bowl or ramekin. Coat one side of the steak in seasoning
  • Combine minced garlic, horseradish, blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, softened cream cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5-7 minutes.  Coat the unseasoned side of the steak in the blue cheese Sauce. Tightly roll steak from side to side and secure with cooking twine. 
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Place the steak roll into the air fryer. Cook for 13 minutes, flip over, and cook for seven more minutes.
  • Let rest inside the air fryer for 10 minutes. Remove twine, Slice, and serve.

Equipment

  • Twine
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg