Air Fryer Flank Steak

Sliced flank steak cooked medium on a cutting board.

5 from 25 votes

This air fryer flank steak is tender and cooked to perfection without heating up a grill or splattering all over your oven. Easy to clean up, healthy, and delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Marinating Time1

Total Time24

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt

Servings: people

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Alicia

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Marinade

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1¾ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
½ teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper

Corn Salsa

2 cobs corn, cooked or grilled, or frozen corn cooked (about 1½ cups)
½ shallot, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
⅔ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

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Instructions

Mix together the oil, coconut aminos, vinegar, and garlic in a shallow cooking dish that the steak will fit into. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the steak and place into marinade, flipping to coat both sides. Either return to the fridge to marinate up to 24 hours, or leave on the counter to come to room temperature if you plan to cook within an hour. You should try to marinade the steak at least 1 hour.
Remove the steak from the fridge at least 30 minutes before you intend to cook. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the steak in the air fryer and cook for 5-7 minutes each side (5 for rare at 120-130 degrees internal temp, 7 for medium at 130-135 degrees internal temp). Check the internal temperature once the timer is up and if it's done, place it on a cutting board (preferably with a moat to catch the juices) and cover with foil. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thin against the grain of the meat.
Meanwhile, stir together the corn, shallot, tomatoes, cilantro or parsley, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to soak up the flavors. Serve over the steak.

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Notes

I used an instant pot air fryer lid which cooks a little bit faster than larger air fryer baskets. Your first time making this, keep the time on the low side so you don't overcook it.
Coconut aminos add sweetness to the marinade, using fewer ingredients overall. If using soy, go light on the added salt and stir in 1-2 teaspoons of honey. Taste the marinade and adjust to your liking.
Chopped red bell pepper can be substituted for tomatoes, or check out my post for chimichurri and creamy basil sauces that would also work well with this steak recipe.

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