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Sirloin steak made in air fryer

Sirloin Steak in an Air Fryer

Delicious sirloin steak in an air fryer using the reverse sear method
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 9 minutes
Searing 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 1 steak

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • pan
  • meat thermometer
  • kitchen tongues for handling the meat in the pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sirloin steak
  • salt
  • black pepper preferably freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    Sirloin steak seasoning
  • Place the steak in the air fryer basket. Insert the thermometer probe into the center of the meat and add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
    Sirloin steak in air fryer with meat thermometer
  • Cook at 265 degrees F (130 C) until it reaches your preferred internal temperature.
    Rare: 127 F (53 C); Medium rare: 135 F (57 C); Medium: 145 F (63 C); Medium well: 153 F (67 C); Well done: 162 F (72 C).
    Sirloin steak cooked in air fryer
  • Once cooked, heat a pan over high heat, add a tablespoon of oil or fat, and sear the steak for about 30 seconds on each side.
    Sirloin steak in smoking hot pan
  • Allow the steak to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
    Sirloin steak cooling down
Keyword air fryer steak, delicious, reverse sear
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