Here's a detailed recipe for cooking a tri-tip steak in an air fryer:
Ingredients
- 1 tri-tip steak, approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds (680 to 907 grams)
- Olive oil (for coating)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Your choice of steak seasoning or marinade (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer:
- Preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures that the cooking chamber is hot and ready.
Prepare the steak:
- While the air fryer is preheating, take the tri-tip steak out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps with even cooking.
- If you like, you can season the steak with salt, pepper, and a choice of steak seasoning or marinade. Be sure to coat it evenly on both sides.
Prep the air fryer basket:
- Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the steak:
- Carefully place the seasoned tri-tip steak into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure it's not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation.
Cook the steak:
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the steak for 10-15 minutes, depending on your preferred level of doneness.
- Remember that these times can vary based on the thickness of your steak and the specific model of your air fryer.
Flip the steak:
- Halfway through the cooking time, flip the steak using tongs to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Check the temperature:
- To ensure your steak reaches the desired level of doneness, use a meat thermometer. Insert it into the thickest part of the steak.
Rest:
- Once the steak reaches your desired temperature, carefully remove it from the air fryer and transfer it to a clean cutting board.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5-10 minutes. Resting helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a juicy and flavorful steak.
Slice and serve:
- Slice the cooked tri-tip steak against the grain into thin, tender pieces.
- Plate your beautifully air-fried steak and serve it with your favourite sides, sauces, or salads.
Notes
Here's a rough guideline for cooking time in the air fryer for steak:
- Rare: 10-11 minutes
- Medium-rare: 12-13 minutes
- Medium: 14-15 minutes
- Medium-well: 16-17 minutes
- Well-done: 18-20 minutes
