Air Fryer New York Strip Steak

Air Fryer New York Strip Steak with Garlic Butter: a foolproof way to achieve a juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked steak without a grill or a big mess. Using simple pantry staples such as butter, garlic, and herbs to enhance the natural flavors of the meat, this simple method to mouthwatering steak is a must-try. And yes, you still get a nice sear!

Our steakhouse pan-seared steak and our grilled steak with garlic bourbon butter are two of our most popular posts. Each uses a different cooking method, so try them all! If you love steak as much as we do, there’s always room for another juicy steak recipe!

There is so much more to an air fryer than just making fried foods like french fries.

The air fryer really does all the work while making sure to give you a nice seared crust as well. Having a steakhouse style steak at home just got a lot easier! 

Don’t get me wrong, grilling a steak is amazing. Those signature charred grill marks are magic and we’re not taking that for granted.

But I don’t know about you, but if you live in a colder climate, the outdoor grill is only available at certain times of the year. This way you can have the best tasting steak all year round.

NY Steak in Air Fryer is made with a strip steak (you may also see it called a Kansas City steak.) It’s super versatile so you can use the steak you prefer or whatever you can get your hands on. T-bones, ribeye steaks, filet mignon, skirt steak or tri-tip will also cook very easily in the air fryer.

The only difference is the time of cooking. The weight of the steak isn’t as important as the thickness of the cut when cooking in an air fryer. A bone-in steak will take just a little longer than a boneless steak.

Can you Air Fry Steak?

I get so many questions from readers who have made our air fryer lamb chops and our air fryer pork chops asking “can you air fry steak?” I knew I had to make a recipe and share just how flipping easy it is. So, here it is. Enjoy!

Why You Should Air Fry Steak

• I love a good grilled steak or a pan-fried steak but I must admit, the air fryer was very easy.
• You can air fry a frozen steak, it just takes a little longer.
• On days when it’s too cold or dark to grill or you don’t want to heat up the stove, the air fryer works beautifully. 
• It’s all in one machine so the clean-up is next to nothing. Here’s to air fryers easily being tossed into the dishwasher!
• Air frying a steak is a super healthy way to cook the steak, with the fat it renders while cooking falls to the bottom of the air fryer. 
• Other than flipping the steak over, it’s a fuss-free way of cooking the steak. It doesn’t require you to watch it cook or sit by and watch an open flame

What Readers are saying about this Strip Steak in the Air Fryer?

It was raining but we really wanted steaks for dinner so I gave your recipe a try— it worked really well and was so good. The butter especially made it seem fancy, but that was simple to make! My family LOVED it! Thank you ~ Helen A

Boneless vs Bone-in Steaks – Which is Better for Air Frying?

Either will work. I used a boneless ribeye because that was what was on sale when I was shopping. I’ve since made a bone-in one and just cooked it a little bit longer and it was just as juicy and delicious.

Ingredients for Air Frying Steak

• Boneless Strip Steak, 1 ¼- 1 ½ inch thick
• Olive Oil 
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Salted butter
• Garlic, minced or zested
• Parsley – If you don’t have parsley, no problem! Substitute oregano, basil, thyme, or tarragon.

Seriously simple and no-stress ingredients. All you really need is salt and pepper to bring out the flavor of the steak. The added flavors are an extra bonus. No matter what, it will still turn out amazing!

Compound Butter for Topping Air Fryer Steak Recipes

• You want to bring your steak to room temperature before cooking it, so let it sit on the counter for about half an hour while you make the compound butter.
• Making simple compound butter is an easy and delicious way to give your steak a restaurant-style finishing touch. Plus, butter makes everything better!
• Mix softened butter with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper then stir. The butter can be placed in a log shape and rechilled while the steak is cooling.
• Slice or spoon a small amount on top of the steak while it rests so it can slowly melt. 
• To use a Bercy Butter which is a french compound butter on your steak you can make it ahead of time by following this steakhouse butter recipe here! 

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How to Cook Steak in an Air Fryer

• Once you’ve made your compound butter, preheat the air fryer. While it’s heating, brush the steak with olive oil and season the steak with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
• By heating the air fryer, you will get a good sear like you would if you were cooking it in a cast iron skillet
• When the air fryer has heated up, place the steak into the bottom of the air fryer basket.
• As for how long to cook steak in an air fryer that depends on how you like it. For a medium-rare steak, cook for 7 minutes and open the lid to flip the steak, cooking for an additional 7 minutes. If you prefer rare, cook a minute less per side. If well done, 1-2 minutes longer per side.
• Once your steak is done exactly how you like it, remove it and let it sit on a cutting board to rest for a little while. This makes sure you get a juicy steak. If you cut it too soon, the juices will run out!
• Place the butter on top while it rests to let the butter pat turn into a garlic butter sauce that you will love!
• Slice at an angle about 1/2″ – 1″ thick. Place on a serving platter alongside additional dollops of butter for people to serve themselves.

Tips for Making a Steak in the Air Fryer Successfully

• Allow the steak to come to room temp before cooking. Simply placing it on the counter about 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it so it can cook more evenly.
• Preheat the air fryer. By preheating it you will be able to get a crust or a light sear on the outside of the steak.
• Rub the olive oil on the steak to help the kosher salt and black pepper stick but it will also help with getting the perfect steak crust. 
• I only cooked one steak for this, but if you cook more than one, be sure and leave a little room for the air to circulate for even cooking. 
• Allowing the steak to rest after it is removed from the air fryer is critical to allow the juices to absorb before cutting. 
• Toss a little herb butter on top to give extra flavor to a good steak.
• The thickness of the steak will effect the cooking time, thinner steaks take less time. Thick steaks a little longer.

Questions You Might Have For This Strip Steak in the Air Fryer

Side Dishes to serve with Air Fryer Strip Steak

• Garlic Sugar Snap Peas are a one pan recipe in 20 minutes!
• Honey Butter Corn can be ready fast and uses just one skillet!
• Make it a light dinner option and serve this Broccoli Grape Salad with your strip steak!
• Twice baked potatoes can be made a day ahead and just warmed while the steak is resting!
• AIr Fryer Baked Potato – the best way to have a potato!

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• No Fail Air Fryer Lamb Chops
• Extra Crispy Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Lamb Burgers with tzatziki sauce
• Hot Cheetos Chicken
• Taquitos in the Air Fryer— you’ll never buy the frozen ones again!