Every morning, or even during cozy parties, steak always captures everyone’s affection. However, did you know that with the simple recipe below, delicious dishes from beef will make you fall in love? Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and show off 4 super simple ways to make steak using an air fryer!
1. Steak using an air fryer
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steak using an air fryer For 4 people
Beef tenderloin 1 kg (about 4 pieces) Olive oil 2 tablespoons Grilled meat seasoning 2 teaspoons Salt/ ground pepper a little
How to cook Beef Steak using an Air Fryer
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Prepare and Marinate the Beef
First, take the beef tenderloin you bought and rub a little salt on the surface for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse it with clean water, drain, or use a clean dry towel to lightly pat the beef tenderloin.
Next, proceed to marinate the beef tenderloin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 2 teaspoons of grilling seasoning.
Use your hands to gently rub the marinade evenly over the surface of the meat, while continuously turning both sides to ensure the beef tenderloin absorbs the seasoning evenly.
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Grill the Beef
Next, arrange the 4 pieces of beef tenderloin evenly in the air fryer, and grill the beef at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.
Then, flip to the other side and continue grilling at 200 degrees Celsius for about 7 minutes. Finally, flip the beef again and grill at 200 degrees Celsius for another 7 minutes.
When the beef tenderloin is evenly cooked, turn off the air fryer and serve it on a plate to enjoy!
Tip: Depending on your preference for steak, you can adjust the total grilling time according to the following timings- Rare: 6 minutes
- Medium Rare: 8 minutes
- Medium: 10 minutes
- Medium Well: 12 minutes
- Well Done: 14 minutes
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Final Product
Beef steak cooked in an air fryer has a very enticing aroma!
Each piece of beef is firm and juicy, and it retains a soft texture just like the original, which will make you fall in love immediately!
2. Garlic Butter Beef Steak using an air fryer
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Beef Steak using an air fryer For 2 people
American beef tenderloin 2 pieces Parsley 3 gr (Parsley) Unsalted butter 30 gr Minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon (or any other hot sauce you prefer) Cooking oil 3 teaspoons Salt/ ground pepper a little
Cooking tools
Air fryer, cutting board, knife, bowl, spoon.
What is Worcestershire sauce?
- Worcestershire sauce, also known as Worcester sauce, has a proprietary recipe created by two English chemists.
- This is a thick, dark brown sauce that is very popular in Western countries.
- With simple ingredients like apple cider vinegar, cinnamon powder,… and brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce achieves a very impressive sweet and sour flavor with a hint of spiciness.
Grilling beef
Use a brush to apply 1 teaspoon of cooking oil to the bottom of the air fryer, preheat the fryer at 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.
Next, add 2 pieces of marinated American beef tenderloin and grill at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 – 16 minutes depending on how well done you want it.
After about 6 minutes of grilling, open the fryer, flip the meat, and change its position to ensure even cooking, then continue grilling for the remaining time.
When the beef tenderloin is cooked, brush the prepared sauce over the surface of the meat, let it sit in the fryer for about 5 – 7 minutes for the sauce to melt before serving on a plate to enjoy.
Final Product
The garlic butter sauce steak cooked in an air fryer has a crispy golden brown exterior, while the inside is juicy and tender, just like it was at the beginning, truly delicious to the core.
Moreover, the steak has a faint, gentle aroma, combined with the rich, spicy garlic butter sauce, making it absolutely wonderful.
3. Vegetable Steak Cooked in an Air Fryer
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetable Steak Cooked in an Air Fryer For 2 people
Beef tenderloin 200 gr (2 pieces) Bell pepper 1 piece Potato 1 piece Tomato 1 piece Carrot 50 gr Onion 1 piece Fresh milk 1 teaspoon Olive oil 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Salt/ ground pepper to taste
Cooking Tools
Air fryer, bowl, knife, fork, spoon.
How to Choose Fresh Vegetables
- Potatoes: Choose potatoes that have a bright brownish-yellow skin, press gently to feel a moderate softness, not too hard, and especially not sprouted.
- Carrots: Fresh carrots are those with a moderate size, bright orange skin, plump appearance, and a firm feel when pressed, not too soft.
- Bell Peppers: Quality bell peppers are those with bright colors, smooth and shiny surfaces, without rough patches or unusual dark spots.
- Tomatoes: It is advisable to buy tomatoes with thin skin, bright red color, plump and juicy appearance, and when pressed, they have moderate softness, especially with fresh green stems tightly attached to the body, not separating.
How to prepare Beef Steak with Vegetables using an Air Fryer
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Prepare and Marinate the Beef
First, take the 2 pieces of beef tenderloin you bought and rub a little salt on the surface of the meat for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse with water to clean and let it drain.
Next, marinate the beef tenderloin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of fresh milk, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Use your hands to gently rub the marinade evenly on the surface of the meat, then let it sit for 30 minutes for the beef to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare the Vegetables
For the potatoes, use a peeler to remove the skin, then soak them in a bowl of diluted salt water for about 3 – 5 minutes, rinse with water, let them drain, and cut into pieces.
Wash the tomatoes directly under running water to clean, let them drain, then peel the onions and cut them into wedges.
Remove the stem from the bell peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, wash them clean, let them drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Grill the beef
To prevent the beef tenderloin from sticking to the air fryer and to enhance the flavor, place a sheet of aluminum foil at the bottom of the fryer and brush one teaspoon of cooking oil on it.
Next, add the beef tenderloin, potatoes, and carrots into the fryer, and grill at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.
Then, flip the meat, and add the bell pepper and onion, grilling again at 180 degrees Celsius for about 5 minutes.
Once the beef and other ingredients are cooked through and tender, turn off the fryer and serve on a plate to enjoy!
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Finished Product
Vegetable beef steak cooked in an air fryer is not too greasy but is extremely delicious, which will make anyone fall in love with it!
Each tender slice of beef is juicy and simply wonderful. Moreover, as you eat, you will immediately feel the rich flavor of the beef and it is especially complemented by various vegetables!
4. Beef Steak Cooked in an Air Fryer (Recipe Shared by a User)
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Preparation
1 hour 15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
How to prepare Steak using an air fryer (Recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare the beef
After buying the beef, you need to remove the tough tendons, you can leave a bit of fat for flavor. Next, cut the meat into several pieces with a thickness of 1cm – 1.5cm. Then, use a mallet to tenderize the meat.
Next, marinate the meat with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of red wine, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Marinate for about 1 – 2 hours in the refrigerator refrigerator.
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Fry the meat
First, preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Next, place the marinated meat into the fryer, spray a little cooking oil on the surface, and bake for 5 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
After 5 minutes, flip the meat over and continue to bake for another 6 minutes. Finally, take the meat out and drizzle a little lemon juice on top to finish.
Tip: If you want it medium rare, then leave it for 5 minutes the first time and 3 minutes the second time. -
Making French fries and fried eggs
Potatoes, cut into pieces about the length of a finger. Then, boil the potatoes for 5 minutes from when the water starts to boil.
Prepare a bowl of cold water, add a little vinegar, salt, and soak the potatoes to cool them down. When the potatoes are cool, drain them in a colander.
Next, put the potatoes in the freezer for 3 – 4 hours, then take them out and fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy.
For the eggs, you fry them sunny-side up.
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Make the sauce
You add 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of white wine, a little oregano leaves, and 3 tablespoons of water into a bowl. Stir well until the mixture dissolves.
Dice the tomatoes and onions.
You heat a pan on the stove, add a little butter, then sauté with minced garlic and ginger. Next, add the tomatoes and stir-fry until they are soft.
Then, add the onions and stir until cooked. At this point, pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan, stir until the sauce thickens and boils, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
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Finished product
Tender, fragrant hot beef slices, rich in spices, served with creamy fried eggs and crispy, savory fries. When eaten, dip it in the sweet and sour sauce, rich in flavor, it’s incredibly delicious. Let’s try it in the kitchen right away.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Fresh and delicious beef usually has a bright red-pink color, not too dark, and there should be no unusual dark spots on the surface.
- Pressing it with your hand should show that the meat has a moderate softness, good elasticity, the meat fibers are not too fine, the fat is bright yellow, and especially it should not be slimy.
- You should limit buying beef when you can smell an unusual fishy odor, as this is a sign that the beef has spoiled, and eating it can affect your health.
Product information
- You can use a 3.5 liter air fryer with a power of 3000W for frying. With 360-degree cooking technology, it helps the dish cook evenly and removes up to 80% of the fat. In addition, the pot and frying rack are coated with non-stick material, making them very easy to clean.
- Currently, the price of air fryers ranges from 1.09 – 10.9 million VND (price updated in May 2022).
Hope that with the 4 how to make steak using an air fryer super simple and delicious above, you will be able to satisfy your cravings for delicious beef dishes. Wish you success.