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A serving of Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Butter on a plate

Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Butter recipe

Lori
This Perfect Air Fryer Steak recipe comes with a bonus homemade Garlic Butter recipe! Reward yourself with this juicy steak that is perfect for a special occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 to 4

Ingredients
  

For the Compound Butter

  • 1 4- oz. stick of unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 large head of roasted garlic*
  • 3 T. fresh chives , chopped
  • 1/4 t. salt

For the Steak

  • 2 10- oz. NY strip steaks , trimmed
  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare the compound butter. Do this by adding the softened butter, roasted garlic cloves, chives, and salt to a small bowl and stirring until thoroughly combined. Make sure that the garlic cloves are broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  • Transfer the butter mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log, as shown, and cover it tightly. Refrigerate until firm and ready to use, approximately one hour.
  • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Brush each cut of steak with olive oil and generously season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F and set the timer to 8 minutes for medium rare.
  • When the air fryer is ready, add the cuts of beef to the basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Close the lid and air fry them for 4 minutes.
  • Open the lid and turn the steaks using silicon tongs. Close the lid and air fry the steak for another 3-4 minutes or just until the steak pieces reach 130 degrees F (for a medium-rare steak).
  • Remove the steaks from the air fryer and cover them loosely with aluminum foil. Rest for 5-10 minutes to give the juices a chance to settle. (The internal temperature will continue to rise several degrees while the steaks rest).
  • Serve immediately topped with some compound butter and your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Keyword Steak