Reheating Steak in Air Fryer

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Next time you have steak to reheat - use your air fryer *, for juicy, tender reheated steak. In this post I will teach you how best to reheat steak in your air fryer *, in just a few minutes!

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How to make it
Tips & tricks
Recipe FAQ
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If you have leftover steak but don't want to eat it raw, it can be tricky to reheat it without drying it out or overcooking it. Reheating steak in the air fryer *, however, makes it easy to get an even heating of the steak without drying it out.

No matter how you cooked your steak to start with, the air fryer * is the way to go for reheating it.

Why you will love this recipe

It's quick - reheat steak in just a few minutes
It's easy - just slice and cook
It's juicy & tender - no dry, over-cooked meat here!
Not greasy since we're using our air fyer
Great taste and texture with all that moisture still seeled in
Better than other methods - oven, microwave and stove have nothing on reheating steak in the air fryer *!

What you need to make it

Ingredient notes

Steak: Any type of steak, at any cook point, cooked any way

How to make it

Place cooked steak in preheated air fryer * basket and air fry 5-6 minutes at 360°F (180°C) (2-3 minutes if using sliced steak). For best results, wrap in aluminium foil when almost heated through, and rest 5 minutes.

Tips & tricks

Allow steak to come to room temperature before reheating, bring it out from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking
Preheat the air fryer * for best and most even results
For quickest reheating - slice the steak. It will cook in just a few minutes.
Leftovers should always be heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), which corresponds to a well done steak
Use a meat thermometer * to ensure you've reached the desired internal temperature * of the steak
If you want to keep your steak rare or anything below well done be aware that consuming leftovers that haven't been sufficiently heated does come with a risk
Do not reheat again - so just reheat as much as you will finish
Serve with your favorite sauce or a side of whipped butter

two pieces of steak on a wooden chopping board

Recipe FAQ

What is the best way to heat up leftover steak?

The best way to reheat leftover steak, in my opinion, is the air fryer. The circulating air allows for quicker reheating without drying the meat out or overcooking it.

How long to reheat steak in air fryer?

How long it takes to reheat a steak in the air fryer depends on how big it is. A larger, thicker steak will take longer than a smaller, thinner steak - and much longer than sliced steak.

Sliced steak will reheat in about 2-3 minutes.
A 7 ounce steak will reheat in about 5-6 minutes.

How do you reheat thick steak in an air fryer?

To reheat a thick steak in the air fryer, I recommend slicing it first. While you can reheat it in one piece there's a higher risk of drying it out if you don't slice it first.

Reheat slices for 2-3 minutes at 360°F (180°C).

How do you reheat steak without drying it out?

The most important thing is to not heat it too long. To avoid this, reheat in increments and remove from the air fryer when it's a few degrees shy of heated through. Rest in aluminium foil for 5 minutes before serving.

Another good way to avoid drying it out is to slice it first, so it will reheat faster.

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