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Best Air Fryer Flank Steak Recipe

Mary
Are you looking for a delicious, simple recipe, and easy way to cook a flank steak? If so, then you’ll love this air fryer flank steak recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Air Fryer
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 3945 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer Perforated Parchment Paper, Set of 100, 8 inch Air Fryer Liner/Bamboo Steamer Paper/Perforated Parchment Paper for Air Fryer, Steaming Basket and More (6/7/9/10 Inch Available)
  • HOMWE Kitchen Cutting Board (3-Piece Set) - Juice Grooves with Easy-Grip Handles, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe - Multiple Sizes (Gray)
  • Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids, 6 Piece Stainless Steel Metal Bowls by Umite Chef, Measurement Marks & Colorful Non-Slip Bottoms Size 7, 3.5, 2.5, 2.0,1.5, 1QT, Great for Mixing & Serving
  • Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, 4 Qt, Black/gray
  • Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 5 qt. Crisper Basket, Deluxe Reversible Rack & Recipe Book, Silver

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 16-18 oz Flank steak

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all of your seasonings. Pat down your meat until it’s dry with a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle liberally with your seasonings, and pat into the meat both sides.
  • Cook in your Air Fryer at 380 degrees for your timed preference (8 minutes for rare, 10 for medium, 12 for well – you can also use a meat thermometer to make sure.)
  • Allow it to rest for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into it.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

Variations

Notes: You can swap out the spices or add more spices to your liking. Or you can have marinated flank steak for that extra added flavor.
Some choices are:
  • soy sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • brown sugar
  • lime juice
  • coconut aminos
  • sprinkle salt
  • garlic butter
  • red wine
This is a simple steak and delicious recipe to make air fryer steak fajitas with or Carne Asada. Serve with french fries on the side.

Handy Guide of Side Dishes for Flank Steak and Meal Plans

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 3945kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 566gFat: 169gSaturated Fat: 69gPolyunsaturated Fat: 75gCholesterol: 1612mgSodium: 1262mgFiber: 2g
Keyword air fried, dinner, dry rub, flank steak, low carb, ninja foodi, steak
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