Marinated Air Fryer Flank Steak (Juicy & Tender!)

Perfectly pink sliced air fryer flank steak.

Marinated Air Fryer Flank Steak (Juicy & Tender!)

Make perfectly tender Air Fryer Flank Steak with just 8-10 minutes of cooking. Our flavor-packed marinade tenderizes the meat for you, so you end up with a juicy steak in no time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinating 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
¼ cup cooking oil canola oil or other neutral cooking oil
2 tablespoon dark soy sauce or light/Japanese soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice approximately 1 lemon
2 tablespoon liquid honey or microwave solid honey to make it liquid
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil or other dried herb of your choice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary or other dried herb of your choice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place all ingredients except flank steak in a small bowl and mix well.
¼ cup cooking oil, 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoon liquid honey, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
Place flank steak in a plastic bag and pour over the marinade. Mix to cover the whole steak.
1.5 lb flank steak
Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. If marinating more than 30 minutes, place in the refrigerator and bring back out 30 minutes before cooking. If marinating 30 minutes or less you can keep it in room temperature.
When it's time to cook, preheat the air fryer by running it at 400℉ (200℃) for 5 minutes.
Remove the flank steak from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and air fry 4-5 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), then flip and air fry 4-5 minutes more. 8-10 minutes is generally good to get a 1.5 lb steak to medium rare, depending on the thickness, but the exact cook time will depend on your air fryer as well as the size of your steak.
When the steak is done, remove from the air fryer and wrap in aluminium foil. Rest 5 minutes, then place on a chopping board and slice thin against the grain.

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Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

Don't skip the marinade. It both adds amazing flavor and helps tenderize the steak.

Don't marinate too long. If you leave it for more than 2 hours it can end up too soft.

Place in the fridge if marinating more than 30 minutes. Bring it back out in time to come to room temperature before cooking.

Use a meat thermometer. This is the best way to know when it is done.

Do not overcook it. I recommend cooking flank steak to medium or medium rare. See recommended temperatures in the table below.

Recommended Temperatures

	Internal temperature	Rest from
Rare	120-125°F / 48-52°C	118-120°F / 46-48°C
Medium Rare	130°F / 54°C	125°F / 52°C
Medium	140°F / 60°C	135°F / 58°C
Medium Well	150°F / 65°C	145°F / 63°C
Well Done	155°F / 68°C	150°F / 66°C

What to Do With Leftovers

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. I recommend slicing before freezing, so it thaws faster.

Eating Leftovers: Leftovers are great in tacos, fajitas, stir-fries, wraps, on top of salads and with a side of potatoes.

Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer. 1 minute for slices, 4-5 minutes for a whole flank steak.

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