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Sliced Air Fryer Flank Steak arranged neatly on a wooden cutting board, garnished with chopped herbs. A large knife with a wooden handle rests beside the meat, while fresh parsley leaves are scattered around.
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Air Fryer Flank Steak

This Air Fryer Flank Steak makes the perfect steak, every time. With this simple and delicious homemade marinade you get a juicy and tender steak, full of rich flavor. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinate Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Danielle Lima

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. flank steak, whole
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the coconut aminos, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, garlic powder and ground ginger to a ziplock bag or reusable bag. Score the top of the flank steak with a knife by cutting slits against the grain just along the top, not through the meat (see pictures for details). Mix to combine and add the flank steak to the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (the longer the better, overnight is great) flipping every so often to ensure an even marinade. 
  • When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Let the meat sit at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper and
  • Preheat the air fryer. Add the meat directly to the air-fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-6 minutes on each side. 
  • For an extra outside sear, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with 1 Tbsp. of oil of choice. Place the cooked meat on the cast iron straight out of the air fryer for 1 minute on each side. 
  • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes and then cut into slices against the grain. 

Notes

  • For best results, always cut against the grain. This ensures the most tender steak. 
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
    • For Medium-Rare: 130-135°F
    • Medium: 140-145°F
    • Medium-Well: 145-155°F.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your steak and your air fryer model, but generally, it takes anywhere from 10-14 minutes total at 400°F depending on your desired doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 166g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 616mg | Sugar: 2g
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