Air Fryer Steak
This Air Fryer Steak delivers 85g protein and 1,199 calories per serving — the highest-protein option in our library at 2 servings. Cooks in minutes on the stovetop, making it a time-efficient choice for strength athletes. Use this as your primary protein on heavy training days or split across 2 meals to reliably hit 40g+ protein per serving.
Ingredients
- •Beef Ribeye, Boneless(907g)
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt*
- •1 ¼ teaspoons freshly cracked or ground black pepper*
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Chives, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(1g)
- •Chopped Fresh Herbs: (Thyme, Tarragon, Parsley, Rosemary... Whatever You Love Or Have On Hand (A Pinch Of Thyme Is My Favorite))
Instructions
- 130 minutes prior to cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator. Let come to room temperature (this is critical for properly cooked steak).
- 2Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- 3Immediately before cooking, pat the steaks dry. Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper (or steak seasoning of choice).
- 4For medium-rare, air fry the steaks for 6 to 8 (for 1-inch steaks) until the steak reaches 130°F on an instant read meat thermometer. For medium, air fry 10 to 12 minutes (to 140°F).
- 5Flip the steaks once halfway through. If your steaks are thicker than 1-inch, add an additional 1 to 3 minutes; if they are thinner, start checking as early as 4 minutes just to be safe. Every air fryer model is different and they cook food fast, so check early to ensure you do not overcook your steak). Transfer the steak to a plate, loosely cover, and let rest at least 10 minutes.
- 6While the steak is cooking, prepare the herb butter: in a small bowl, mash together the butter, shallot, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and herbs. After the steak has rested, top with butter just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1199
calories
85g
protein
108g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 36.8g
- Sodium
- 195 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
2 servings per batch · ~482g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Air Fryer Steak have per serving?
Each serving contains 85g of protein and 1199 calories, making it one of the highest single-serving protein options available. The macros break down to 108g fat and 0g carbs, so you're getting pure protein and fat with zero carbohydrate content.
How long does Air Fryer Steak take to cook?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 2 servings per batch on the stovetop. You can have a high-protein meal ready in minimal time, though the calorie density means this works best as part of a larger meal strategy rather than a standalone dish.
Is Air Fryer Steak good for muscle gain?
At 85g protein per serving, this recipe is exceptional for muscle gain phases where protein intake is the priority. The high fat content also supports hormone production and satiety during a caloric surplus.
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