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a large air fryer flank steak sliced, on a platter surrounded by lemon wedges.
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Air Fryer Flank Steak

This Air Fryer Flank Steak Recipe is so easy! A flavorful dry rub turns an inexpensive cut of beef into a juicy steak in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes. Pat the flank steak dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the flank steak on both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Place the flank steak in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400°F/200°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping the meat over halfway through, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 130°F. Top with chopped cilantro.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain to serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Notes

  • Let the flank steak sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes so that it is not cold when going into the air fryer.
  • Be sure to pat your steak dry so that the spices will adhere to the steak.
  • At the store, try to get a flank steak that is about 1-inch thick. If your flank steak is thinner than 1 inch it may take less time to cook. If your steak is smaller than 2 pounds it may also take less time to cook.
  • I like to cook my steak to an internal temperature of 130°F, which takes about 10-12 minutes in the air fryer for a 2 lb flank steak. I find this is perfect for medium/medium rare flank steak as the temperature will rise a few degrees while it rests from residual cooking. You may need to cook your steak longer for a more well-done temperature. 
  • Always check the air fryer sooner than you need to and use a meat thermometer to take the internal temperature of the steak to be sure you do not overcook it.
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 8ounces | Calories 326kcal | Carbohydrates 3g | Protein 49g | Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 136mg | Sodium 704mg | Potassium 812mg | Fiber 0.4g | Sugar 2g | Vitamin A 261IU | Vitamin C 0.1mg | Calcium 58mg | Iron 4mg
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