Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter

Name: Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 sirloin steaks ((6-8 oz each)); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 cloves of garlics, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 tbp butter, softened; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

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This Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter recipe will have you making restaurant quality steaks with ease. These sirloin steaks are so juicy and tender. The herb crust adds a burst of flavor that is both a little tangy and rustic. Once the steaks are perfectly cooked with a nice sear from the air fryer, they are then topped with an herb butter to add more flavor. Pair the steaks with some roasted potatoes and green beans for an indulgent dinner.

A close up of two Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter inside the air fryer basket.

Before preparing the recipe, be sure to pat the steaks dry with a paper towel.

A mis-en-place of the ingredients for Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter.

Top make the topping mix together olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside one teaspoon if you will be making the herb butter.

Oil, garlic, and dijon mustard in small glass bowls next to a plate of herbs.

The topping mixture for Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter.

Brush the tops of the steaks with the herb marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Make sure that the fryer basket is hot before putting in the steaks to get the most of the searing effect.

Two raw steaks topped with the dijon mixture on a white plate.

Two raw steaks topped with the dijon mixture in an air fryer basket.

While the steaks are cooking, take the butter, reserved herb mixture and the parsley and mix together in a small bowl until well combined. Place this garlic butter the refrigerator until serving time.

The garlic butter mixture in a small bowl.

The 10-12 minutes will typically result in a medium rare. Add or subtract time for the level of doneness you prefer. The best way to gauge the doneness is to use a meat thermometer.

Two cooked steaks topped with the dijon mixture in an air fryer basket.

Two Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter inside the air fryer basket.

Allowing the steaks to rest on a cutting board before serving and cutting will allow them to retain more of the juices and create a more tender steak. Serve the sirloin steaks topped with the garlic butter and your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes and/or roasted green beans.

A sliced Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Butter on a white plate next to some boiled potatoes and roasted green beans.

Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter FAQS:

What will I need to complete this recipe?

You will need the following ingredients: sirloin steaks, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, pepper, butter, fresh parsley
You will need the following supplies: an air fryer, mixing bowls

What are the storage instructions?

Store any leftover steak in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat the steak in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through and add more butter if desired.

Should I eat these warm or cold?

These Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter are best enjoyed hot, right after they have rested for a few minutes after cooking.

Notes:

Make sure to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. We want to create a nice sear on the bottom of the steak, and the best way to do that is with a hot basket.

The 10-12 minutes will typically result in a medium rare. Add or subtract time for the level of doneness you prefer. The best way to gauge the doneness is to use a meat thermometer.

To add a deeper flavor, you can create the herb mixture in advance and place it over the meat to marinate overnight or for a couple of hours. Just place the steaks in a covered container and refrigerate with the herb mixture over the top.

Allowing the steaks to rest on a cutting board before serving and cutting will allow them to retain more of the juices and create a more tender steak.

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Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer

Servings: 2 steaks

Ingredients

2 sirloin steaks (6-8 oz each)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves of garlics, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbp butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Brush the tops of the steaks with the herb marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Reserve one teaspoon of the seasoning for the herb butter.
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them for even cooking.
Air fry the steaks for 10-12 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting the time based on your desired level of doneness. For a perfect medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach around 130°F (54°C).
While the steaks are cooking, take the butter, reserved herb mixture and the parsley and mix together in a small bowl until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until serving time.
Once done, remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the sirloin steaks topped with the herb butter alongside your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes or roasted green beans.

Notes

Make sure to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. We want to create a nice sear on the bottom of the steak and the best way to do that is with a hot basket.

The 10-12 minutes will typically result in a medium rare. Add or subtract time for the level of doneness you prefer. The best way to gauge the doneness is to use a meat thermometer.

To add a deeper flavor, you can create the herb mixture in advance and place it over the meat to marinate overnight or for a couple of hours. Just place the steaks in a covered container and refrigerate with the herb mixture over the top.

Allowing the steaks to rest on a cutting board before serving and cutting will allow them to retain more of the juices and create a more tender steak.