Cube Steak in Air Fryer
Tender and juicy cube steak cooked perfectly in the air fryer. Crispy, seasoned, and ready in 15 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Meat thermometer optional but recommended
Ingredients
Seasoning & Steak
- 2 Cube Steaks ¼ inch thick
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Pat cube steaks dry with a paper towel.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub oil on steaks, then coat evenly with spice mix.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place steaks in basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Thickness: Ensure steaks are about ¼ inch thick for even cooking.
- Temperature: Cook to internal temp of 145°F (63°C).
- Frozen: Add 3-5 minutes if cooking from frozen.
- Resting: Do not skip the resting step to keep meat juicy.
- Protein: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fat: 10 g