Sometimes it is just too hot (or rainy) to head outside and grill awesome steaks. Using this foolproof Vortex Air Fryer Steak method you can have amazing steaks at any time. Don’t forget the butter – it is a game-changer if you have never had it on steaks before!
Vortex Air Fryer Steak Cook Times:
You will need to adjust the cook time to your preference of doneness. These are estimates, please use a thermometer to truly see how done your steak is. Cook times can vary due to thickness and surrounding temps.
| Steak Doneness | Vortex Cook Time | Final Cooked Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 8 minutes | 130 to 140°F |
| Medium Rare | 10 minutes | 145°F |
| Medium | 12 minutes | 160°F |
| Well Done | 13 minutes | 170°F |
Ribeyes cook incredibly well in a Vortex Air Fryer. Use a stand to keep it cooking even.
We recommend this thermometer to testing temps…
Vortex Air Fryer Steak Accessories:
If you want grill marks on your steaks you can get one of these to put in your fryer.
Vortex Air Fryer Steaks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Steaks (New York Strips or Ribeyes) Of course any smaller steak will work - too big and they won't fit
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Mix the butter, a little Worcestershire, parsley, and garlic in a bowl.
- Plop on wax paper or parchment and roll into a tube. Freeze it while prepping/cooking steaks.
- Pat the steaks dry. Salt and Pepper the steaks and cover with Worcestershire sauce.
- Marinate the steaks in Worcestershire sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the steaks and let them sit on the counter for 30. Room temperature is best!
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for five minutes and flip halfway through.
- Take the steak out and let it rest for five minutes before eating.
- Cut a sliver of the garlic butter and place on the hot steak
Nutrition
This is a great one to pair with our Absolutely Awesome Vortex Twice Stuffed Baked Potatoes!
What if you do not have a rack to cook your steak on? Can you still cool a steak? If so are there any tips or tricks for cooking it without a rack?
The Vortex comes with racks. If you are using a regular drawer-style air fryer you will just need to cook it a little longer. Make sure it will fit in the basket!
my vortex 7 qt did NOT come with anything extra!!
Hi Maureen, you can find some great air fryer accessories here that may work for your air fryer!
I’m new to this air fryer but will try this steak recipe today
Where should I put the steak? Top, middle or bottom rack?
Middle or low. High overcooks them!
Directions are not clear. I cook for 5 minutes and flip. Then do I cook another 5 minutes, or after flipping do I let them rest?
Cook for five minutes then flip and cook for another 5 minutes…or less. Just depends on how done you want your steaks!
I would like to have recipes for my Vortex air fryer
We are a 1st time owner/operator of an air fryer. LOL
Has anyone ever cooked meat and baked potatoes at the same time? Thanks.
Yes, I do all the time. Just make sure the potatoes are above the steak or the drippings will fall into the steak! Let us know how it goes!
I’m having trouble (with meats in general) not overcooking a smaller steak. I’m not a big meat eater but am trying to eat more! This is just disheartening. Thanks in advance!
The Vortex cooks faster than most air fryers I have used. Depending on the size of the steak you REALLY have to watch cook times and temps. The ones above are for a half-pound steak. 6oz may only need 5 minutes. Trying lowering the temp to 350 if you are still overcooking. Altitude and outside temp can greatly affect cook times/temps. You may need more or less in northern states.
LThe Vortex cooks quickly so if the steak is small make sure it is on the lowest rack. Keeping it further from the fan will help it from being overcooked.
I have 2 lbs of eye of round steaks and a mini vortex air fryer.
Im at a loss at how to cook them if I want them medium rare
Hi Abbe, we cooked out steaks at 400°F for 10 mins for medium-rare. You can check to make sure yours are cooked to 145°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
Thank you so much for creating this blog! I’ll be active 🙂
Great! Thanks for reading. Would love to hear about any good recipes you find and try for your self!
Can someone please specify the settings to select, air fry, bake, boil…? None of the recipes mention this which I think is important. Thank you in advance !
Can you cook steak in the 4in 1 vortex air fryer
Good tip!
However, which function we use? Broil, Roast, Air Fry, Bake, or???
Thanks!
I usually use Air Fry – they are honestly all about the same!