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A whole, cooked flank steak resting in an air fryer basket on a counter top.

Air Fryer Flank Steak

Juicy, steakhouse-quality flank steak cooked perfectly in just 15 minutes, all thanks to the air fryer!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Marinate: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Makes: 6 servings

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x13 glass baking dish (with lid, or plastic wrap to cover)
  • refrigerator
  • air fryer
  • tongs
  • internal meat thermometer
  • cutting board
  • aluminum foil
  • sharp chef's knife

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral-flavored oil)
  • ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium if desired)
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approximately 2 large cloves)
  • freshly cracked black pepper

For the Flank Steak

  • 1 1.5-pound flank steak

Instructions

  • Add ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper to medium mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated.
  • Place 1 1.5-pound flank steak in baking dish. Pour marinade over flank steak, then flip flank steak several times to coat all sides in marinade.
  • Cover baking dish with lid or plastic wrap. Place dish in refrigerator and chill 2 hours minimum, up to 12 hours maximum.
  • 30 minutes prior to cooking, remove baking dish from refrigerator. Set aside to stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Place marinated flank steak in preheated air fryer basket. Place basket in air fryer and air fry steak 6 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, remove basket from air fryer. Flip flank steak over, then return basket to air fryer. Air fry steak 6 minutes more.
  • After 6 minutes, check internal temperature of flank steak with meat thermometer. If internal temperature has not reached desired target (see Notes below), return steak to air fryer. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, then check internal temperature again.
  • When internal temperature of steak reaches desired target (see Notes below), transfer steak to cutting board. Loosely cover flank steak with aluminum foil, then allow steak to rest 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, uncover steak and discard foil. Slice steak into strips, cutting against grain of meat. Serve as desired.

Recipe Notes

 

Internal Temperature Target for Flank Steak

  • Rare: Remove flank steak from air fryer when internal temperature reaches 115° Fahrenheit. Let steak rest 10 minutes. Serve at 120°-130° Fahrenheit.
  • Medium-Rare: Remove flank steak from air fryer when internal temperature reaches 120° Fahrenheit. Let steak rest 10 minutes. Serve at 130°-135° Fahrenheit.
  • Medium: Remove flank steak from air fryer when internal temperature reaches 125° Fahrenheit. Let steak rest 10 minutes. Serve at 135°-140° Fahrenheit.
  • Medium-Well: Remove flank steak from air fryer when internal temperature reaches 130° Fahrenheit. Let steak rest 10 minutes. Serve at 140°-145° Fahrenheit.
 

Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 345kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 488mg | Total Carbs: 5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 5g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg
Cheap Cheap Eats recipe developed by Cheryl Malik