Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
Air Fryer Sirloin Steak is seared on the outside while still juicy and tender. This is the best way for cooking steak in the air fryer.
Steaks can get a bit messy when you’re cooking them. Whether having to scrape grease from the outdoor grill or deal with the splatter of making a steak on the stove, steaks are far from a mess-free meal, at least until now!
This Air Fryer Sirloin Steak is perfectly cooked in an air fryer without any splatter or mess. In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a perfect steak main dish made right from the air fryer.
It’s also healthier because you don’t need any olive oil or cooking spray.
🧂 Ingredients
This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make air fry steaks:
- sirloin steak
- homemade or store-bought steak seasoning
- unsalted butter, room temperature
- finely chopped parsley
- finely chopped chives
- minced garlic
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
What is in Montreal seasoning?
Montreal steak seasonings usually includes garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, and salt. It often also includes smoked paprika, coriander, mustard seed, and dried herbs like dill and rosemary.
Tips
✔️ Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature.
✔️Allow the steak to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to the juices have time to redistribute. This is the key to a juicy steak.
How long do you cook steak in the air fryer?
While different models may vary, this is a general rule of thumb you can use for how long to cook your steak in the air fryer:
- medium-rare: 10 minutes
- medium: 12 minutes
- medium-well: 14 minutes
While you could skip the garlic butter, you’ll be missing out on so much flavor! Here are a few different garlic-herb butter choices you can try:
You could also serve this yummy steak with our cowboy butter dipping sauce – it’s so good!
Storage
To Store: Leftover steak should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.
Make Ahead
The butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month. Be sure to use an airtight container and label it.
Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
Instead of a store-bought steak seasoning mixture, you can use Montreal steak seasoning, cowboy steak rub, Mediterranean seasoning, or magic dust dry rub.
A little bit of basil salt is also great way to finish the steak before serving.
Sirloin steak can also be cut into bite-size pieces. Air fryer steak bites are a great way to make a little bit of steak go a bit further for a big family – just serve with extra sides!
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this air fryer steak with crispy smashed potatoes or roasted fingerling potatoes for an easy dinner – or maybe the kids would prefer French fries! Either way, potatoes are fabulous with garlic butter on them, too. Our garlic green beans are a great way to round out this meal. Cowboy corn casserole is also one of my favorite family-friendly side dishes. Find lots more steak side dishes.
Similar Recipes
Air fryer recipes are a great way to save time.
FREE RESOURCE: If you love how easy it is to cook with an air fryer but you’re just getting started, be sure to download our free air fryer cooking chart.
And if you’re a steak-lover, try one of these delicious recipes next time:
You’ll also love our grilled top sirloin steak recipe.
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Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds sirloin steak
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
For the butter:
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
Butter:
- To make the butter, stir all the ingredients together until they are well blended.1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- Shape the butter as desired, or place into a silicone mold to shape.
- Refrigerate until solid.
Steak:
- Gently pat the steaks dry on both sides using one or two paper towels. (This helps the steaks develop a good sear).
- Season your steak on both sides using steak seasoning.1 ½ – 2 pounds sirloin steak, 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees, and add nonstick cooking spray to the air fryer basket.
- Cook your steak for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Check for internal temperature.
- Allow the steak to rest for an additional 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve topped with butter.
Meal Planning
Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.
This recipe is included in Meal Plan 16 along with:
- pulled pork sliders
- ranch chicken mac and cheese
- chicken Caesar salad
- Philly cheesesteak casserole
- crockpot chicken teriyaki
… and more!
Be sure to check out all our meal plan ideas here.
