Air Fryer Pork Steak is a flavorful, incredibly tender, and inexpensive cut of meat that feeds the whole family. We’ve seasoned our pork steaks in a delicious spice rub and air-fried them until they’re crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Serve this pork steak with a side of Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Air Fried Green Beans for the most perfect comfort meal.
Recipe Overview
When weeknights get busy, I turn to the air fryer to help feed my family. And these Air Fryer Pork Steaks have become a family staple because of their simplicity.
Not only are they affordable, but this cut of pork contains beautiful marbling throughout, giving it a juicy and flavorful taste.
In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade meal with the ones you love. And because there’s no breading on this pork steak, it’s gluten-free, low-carb, and a healthy source of protein.
Looking for other cuts of meat to cook in the air fryer? Check out our recipes for Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets and Air Fryer Flank Steak to try next.
Ingredients
- Pork Steaks: I’m using bone-in pork shoulder blade steaks but this recipe would also be delicious with bone-in pork chops!
- Olive Oil: Olive oil creates a paste so the spices stick to the pork. Feel free to use your favorite neutral cooking oil.
- Spice Rub: We’re creating a homemade spice rub for the pork with salt and pepper (to season), garlic powder and onion powder (to add a bit of earthiness), paprika (for warmth), and sage and rosemary (for herbaceousness). Feel free to use 1 tablespoon of your favorite meat spice rub if you prefer.
- Butter: Butter helps add a bit more flavor and moisture to the pork.
Steps to Make
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF/200ºC for 5 minutes.
- Pat the pork steaks dry with a paper towel and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and spices (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, rosemary, and black pepper) to create a spice paste.
- Rub the paste over the pork steaks, making sure to coat them on all sides.
- Place the pork steaks in the air fryer basket and place 1 tablespoon of butter on each piece of pork.
- Air Fry Pork Steaks at 400ºF/200ºC for 8 minutes and then let the pork rest in the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145ºF/74ºC – if it isn’t cook the pork for an additional 2 minutes and test again.
Tips And Tricks 🪄
- Both boneless and bone-in pork steaks work great in this recipe. Bone-in cuts of meat have a more intensified flavor overall but may require a slightly longer cooking time. This recipe uses bone-in pork steaks so the additional cooking time is already added in.
- You can prep your thawed pork steaks the night before by seasoning the steaks and allowing them to sit in an airtight container overnight. Let the steaks come to room temperature and proceed to air fry when ready to use.
- Use a meat thermometer to read the internal temperature of your cooked pork. The temperature of cooked pork should be 145ºF/63ºC at a minimum, but if you prefer well-done pork, you can cook it up to 160ºF/71ºC.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Pork Steak
Pork steak is best when surrounded by other comfort foods, like Green Beans and Mushrooms, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots, or Air Fryer Frozen Okra.
For a summertime gathering, make Homemade BBQ sauce to serve alongside mouthwateringly good pork steaks.
If you love pork as much as we do, try our Air Fryer Pork Loin and Air Fryer Pork Roast or this Smoked Pork Butt to keep a good thing going.
More Delicious Air Fryer Dinner Ideas
Looking for more simple dinner ideas you can make in the air fryer? Check out this recipe for Air Fryer Tacos and Seasoned Black Beans for a Mexican-inspired dinner.
Or try your hand at Air Fryer Chicken Katsu made easy using the air fryer. Complete this meal with a side of Tofu Soup for the perfect comfort meal.
FAQs
Pork steaks and pork chops come from different parts of the pig and have two very different tastes. Pork steaks come from the shoulder and have a higher percentage of fat, making them more tender and juicy. Pork chops come from the spine, and are less fatty and drier.
To reheat a refrigerated pork steak, turn your air fryer to 350 F and cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
To reheat frozen pork steak, turn your air fryer to 400 F and cook for 10-15 minutes. Flip them over halfway through cooking. Cook until warmed through.
Store air-fried pork steaks in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator, or up to 2 months in the freezer.
Air Fryer Pork Steaks
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 pork steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground sage
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF/200ºC for 5 minutes.
- Pat the pork steaks dry with a paper towel and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and spices (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, rosemary, and black pepper) to create a spice paste.
- Rub the paste over the pork steaks, making sure to coat them on all sides.
- Place the pork steaks in the air fryer basket and place 1 tablespoon of butter on each piece of pork.
- Cook at 400ºF/200ºC for 8 minutes and then let the pork rest in the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145ºF/71ºC – if it isn’t cook the pork for an additional 2 minutes and test again.
- Serve pork steaks with your favorite sides and enjoy.
