Reheat steak in your air fryer for juicy, tender results in just 10 minutes - without drying it out! The air fryer reheats steak evenly and quickly, whether you keep it whole or slice it. No stovetop needed, minimal mess, and it tastes almost as good as fresh!
How to Keep Reheated Steak Juicy
Leftover steak is delicious cold, but sometimes you want it hot - and that's where things get tricky. Reheating steak usually means dried-out, overcooked meat.
The air fryer changes that. It reheats quickly and evenly, keeping your steak juicy and tender instead of rubbery.
There are only 2 methods I like for reheating steak. One is cutting it up and frying it quickly, the other is this air fryer method.
The latter is easier, and quicker, and I like any way to cook that doesn't require me to turn on my stove.
Cut It Up, or Not, Your Choice!
This recipe works for any type of steak, cooked any way. For absolute best results I recommend slicing it, just because that will help it reheat quicker and more evenly, which means the least risk of drying it out.
But if you really want a whole steak, then you can absolutely keep it in one piece as well. Just keep a close eye on it!
Tips for the Juiciest Reheated Steak
Bring to room temperature before reheating. I recommend you bring it out from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking, if you can. This will help it cook quicker, with less risk of it drying out.
Slice it first. As mentioned above, this will give you the juiciest steak, as it will cook more evenly. You can reheat it whole as well, but it will be trickier to get it heated through without overcooking.
Preheat your air fryer. This is important so you start with a warm basket and even heating.
Use a meat thermometer. This helps ensure you don't reheat it to too high a temperature, which will dry it out.
Keeping it rare? Know the risks. If you want to keep your steak below well done be aware that consuming leftovers that haven't been sufficiently heated does come with a risk. The USDA recommends that leftovers always be reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Allow the steak to rest. Just as when cooking the steak the first time, heat it to just below your target point, then wrap the steak in aluminum foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Do not reheat it again. Just reheat as much as you will finish, it won't be good if you reheat it several times.
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Recipe
How to Reheat Steak in Your Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 1 steak whole or sliced; at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C).
Whole steak
- Place in air fryer basket and air fry 5-6 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until almost heated through. Add more time if needed. When it's almost done, wrap in aluminium foil and rest 5 minutes before serving.1 steak
Sliced steak
- Place in air fryer basket and air fry 2-3 minutes at 360°F (180°C). Check to make sure it is heated through; if not, add another minute.1 steak
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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