Source: Zygonema, AdobeStock To cook juicy and tender beef steaks, you don't need any professional skills. Especially if you cook them in an air fryer, where the meat cooks evenly thanks to air circulation. We've gathered 8 excellent recipes for you that will be easy to replicate!
1. Classic Beef Steaks in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock Juicy beef with a crispy crust – minimal effort and maximum flavor.
You will need: 400 g beef, 3 cloves garlic, 1 sprig rosemary, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the beef into steaks 25-30 mm thick. Rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on the air fryer rack. Add garlic and rosemary on top. Cook the steaks for 15 minutes at 200 degrees, flipping once during the process. Before serving, let them rest for 5 minutes under foil.
2. Beef Steaks with Garlic in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock For best results, choose fresh beef tenderloin.
You will need: 500 g beef, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dried ginger, 1 tsp ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the beef into portioned steaks 15-20 mm thick. Mix all the spices and garlic pressed through a press, rub the meat with this marinade, and let it sit for 1 hour. After that, place the steaks on the air fryer rack and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees, but be sure to flip them after 10 minutes.
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3. Beef Steaks in Soy-Honey Marinade in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock Asian glazed steak with a caramel crust and a sweet aftertaste.
You will need: 400 g beef, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, pressed garlic, and ginger. Slice the beef into steaks, rub with the prepared marinade, and let it marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. After that, pat the steaks dry with paper towels and bake in the air fryer at 190 degrees – for 5-6 minutes per side. Before serving, let them rest for 5 minutes under foil.
4. Beef Steaks with Dijon Mustard in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock The mustard crust also seals the juices inside the steaks!
You will need: 500 g beef, 4 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, dried thyme, oregano.
Preparation: Slice the beef into two steaks. Mix Dijon mustard, oil, salt, ground pepper, and dried herbs, generously coat the steaks with this mixture on both sides, and let them marinate for 20 minutes. After that, preheat the air fryer to 185 degrees and bake the steaks for 8 minutes per side. The mustard crust should become golden and firm.
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5. Beef Steaks with Lime and Smoked Paprika in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock The perfect recipe if you're craving something new.
You will need: 400 g beef, juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp chili flakes, salt, garlic.
Preparation: Mix lime juice, pressed garlic, olive oil, and all the spices. Slice the beef into thin, long steaks and marinate them for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
After that, pat dry with paper towels and bake the steaks for 5 minutes per side in the air fryer at 190-200 degrees. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the steaks and desired doneness.
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6. Beef Steaks in Wine in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock A classic combination of beef and wine – a deep, rich flavor without much fuss.
You will need: 2 beef steaks, 100 ml dry red wine, 1 onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, thyme, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the onion into half-rings, add thyme, salt, and ground pepper, pour in the wine with olive oil, and marinate the steaks in this mixture. Leave them for 2-3 hours, then lightly pat dry and place on the air fryer rack. Distribute the onion from the marinade on top, cook the steaks for 10 minutes at 180 degrees, flip, cover again with onion, and cook for another 10 minutes.
7. Beef Steaks in Asian Marinade in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock Another interesting recipe on the theme of homemade teriyaki sauce!
You will need: 2 beef steaks, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp sweet rice wine, 2 tbsp brown sugar.
Preparation: Mix and heat all marinade ingredients until the sugar dissolves. Marinate the steaks in this mixture for 20-30 minutes, then bake for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees. Flip once during the process.
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8. Beef Steaks with Honey-Balsamic Glaze in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock A sweet and sour glaze with caramel notes that transforms an ordinary steak into a festive dish.
You will need: 2 beef steaks, 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Season the beef steaks with salt and pepper and rub with olive oil. Bake them for 6 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees, and during this time – mix balsamic vinegar, grainy mustard, and honey. Flip and brush the steaks with the resulting glaze, cook for another 6-8 minutes. But be sure to watch that the honey doesn't burn!