I love how Air Fryer Skirt Steak turns out tender, juicy, and quick to cook. No pan-searing is needed. Plus it has an amazing caramelized char from cooking in the air fryer.
How to cook skirt steak in the air fryer?
While preheating the air fryer for 5 minutes, pat the steak dry with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
Rub enough oil over the steak to slightly coat it. I prefer to oil the steak rather than the air fryer basket, which cuts down on smoke.
Now your skirt steak is ready to be air-fried.
1 pound skirt steak cut in half
1 tablespoon vegetable oil. I used Avocado oil.
½ teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste.
1 teaspoon steak seasoning of choice. My favorite steak seasoning is Longhorn Steakhouse signature seasoning or Vegeta seasoning with no MSG.
Rub the steak with oil and coat both sides with salt, pepper and spices
Preheat air fryer to 425F/220C for at least 5 minutes. This will ensure that the basket gets hot
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket/tray
Cook on air fry mode 6 minutes (flipping halfway) for medium-rare. Or 8-10 minutes (flipping halfway) for a medium.
How long does skirt steak take in the air fryer?
Medium skirt steak: Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8-10 minutes and flip it halfway through the cooking.
Medium-rare skirt steak:Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6-8 minutes, and flip it halfway through the cooking.
How to store the leftover skirt steak?
Tips for the best air fryer skirt steak
Pre-heat air fryer for a few minutes before adding the steak. This helps to form a nice crispy crust and appetizing caramelized edges.
Do not overcrowd the basket.
Allow your steak to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it.
What is skirt steak best used for?
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Air Fryer Skirt Steak
I love how Air Fryer Skirt Steak turns out tender, juicy, and quick to cook. No pan-searing is needed. Plus it has an amazing caramelized char from cooking in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak cut in half
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. I used Avocado oil.
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste.
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning of choice. My favorite steak seasoning is Longhorn Steakhouse signature seasoning or Vegeta seasoning with no MSG.
Instructions
- Rub the steak with oil and coat both sides with salt, pepper and spices
- Preheat air fryer to 425F/220C for at least 5 minutes. This will ensure that the basket gets hot
- Place the steaks in the air fryer basket/tray
- Cook on air fry mode 6 minutes (flipping halfway) for medium-rare. Or 8-10 minutes (flipping halfway) for a medium.
Notes
More air fryer recipes to enjoy:
Garlic Butter Air fryer Steak Bites.
Tips for the best air fryer skirt steak
To ensure even cooking, cut the steak into equal sizes
Pre-heat air fryer for a few minutes before adding the steak. This helps to form a nice crispy crust and appetizing caramelized edges.
Do not overcrowd the basket.
Please give each piece of steak some space so the hot air can fully circulate.
Allow your steak to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it.
How long does skirt steak take in the air fryer?
Medium skirt steak: Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8-10 minutes and flip it halfway through the cooking.
Medium-rare skirt steak: Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6-8 minutes, and flip it halfway through the cooking.
JoAnn
I made skirt steak in the air fryer, it was superb