WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS FLANK STEAK RECIPE
You will love this recipe because if you are in a time crunch for a weeknight dinner this is the perfect steak recipe for you to make. This is a family friendly option that the young and old all really love. This is a flavorful flank steak that can be served as a low carb meal with a simple salad. This perfect flank steak along with roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice makes a healthy dinner that the entire family will benefit from. This is a succulent Air Fryer Flank Steak that has a rich beefy flavor that all steak lovers will simply devour. With such an amazing flavor combination this is an absolute favorite steak dish in our household.
Ingredients:
1 pound flank steak, about one inch thickkosher saltground black peppergarlic powderpaprika
Optional Additional Flavors: Brown sugar, chili pepper, low sodium soy sauce, cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar, onion powder, or fajita seasoning.
How to Make Flank Steak in the Air Fryer:
Cooking Doneness Temperature Guide: Because it is important to eat properly cooked meat, the surest and safest way to determine doneness, is with a meat thermometer. According to the FDA, proper temperatures for steak doneness, are:
Rare-125 degrees FMedium Rare-135 degrees FMedium-145 degrees FMedium Well-155 degrees FWell Done-160 degrees F
Optional Favorite Dipping Sauces: Creamy basil sauce, red wine sauce, steak sauce, creamed horseradish, red wine vinegar with sour cream, peppercorn sauce or cheesy garlic sauce. Optional Additional Toppings: Fresh parsley, sauteed green bell pepper, slices of heirloom tomato mixture, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro leaves or grilled chopped pineapple. Substitutions: Skirt steak instead of flank steak will work because they are similar cuts of beef. I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
What are some other ways to serve flank steak?
Everyone loves juicy steak so here are some family favorite recipes. Cut steak into strips to make fajitas, tacos, enchiladas or quesadillas that are always delicious. Use steak bites and make fried rice, a quick stir fry or mix them into a spicy Texas style chili.
How to store leftovers
Allow meat to fully cool prior to storing. Place leftovers in a resealable bag or airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you are planning to freeze the leftovers, place them in an airtight container or freezer storage bag for up to 4 months.
What dishes can I serve with this dish?
This dish can be served with lots of yummy foods. Smashed potatoes, sweet potato wedges or roasted vegetables will make this dish complete. A black bean and corn salsa, spinach with lemon and butter or grilled Brussel sprouts will make this a healthy meal.
What is flank steak?
That is a great question. It is a flat boneless cut of beef from the underside. It is a super flavorful cut of meat which is really lean so it can become tough and dry very quickly if it is overcooked. Flank steak is best when they have rested prior to cooking, a quick flank steak marinade is rubbed on steaks and cooked for short periods of time at high temperatures. MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES:
ribeye steakLondon broilT bone steakFilet mignonsteak bites
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