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sliced flank steak on white platter with herbs

Air Fryer Flank Steak

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  • Author: Deb Belsha
  • Prep Time: 5
  • 2 hours refrigerate:
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Description

You can make a rare, juicy and flavorful flank steak in your air fryer!  Marinate the beef and watch it carefully while it cooks for a few minutes and and easy, healthy dinner is ready!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs. flank steak
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 Balsamic or Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, regular or sugar substitute
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon beef paste or bouillon * see notes
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Stir together the marinade ingredients in a bowl or zipper style bag.  Place steak in bag or bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, no longer than 24 hours. 
  2. When ready to cook, remove steak to room temperature for about 3o minutes, discard marinade.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  4. Spray the interior surface or grill insert with non stick oil spray.
  5. Cook one side of steak for 4 minutes. Using tongs, not a fork, flip over and cook for another 3 minutes and test with meat thermometer.  Cook for 1-2 additional minutes as needed. *
  6. Remove steak to platter and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute the juices.  Slice against the grain to serve.

Notes

*I used a flavoring paste of beef and onions in the marinade.  I like that it adds to the beefy flavor.  You also don't have to use the bouillon, it is optional.

*For a low carb marinade, use a sugar substitute.

  Don't reuse the marinade since it had raw meat in it.

*Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in an airtight container for 3 months.  Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.