Name: New York Strip in the Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 8 oz New York strip steaks (1-inch thick); 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoons black pepper

Elevate your steak game by making New York strip in the air fryer! This method delivers a deliciously seared exterior, tender center, and all the flavors you love.

A New York Strip Steak cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.

Prepare to treat yourself to a steakhouse-quality meal in the comfort of your own home! This recipe for New York strip in the air fryer delivers juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked steaks guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

The air fryer ensures a beautifully seared exterior while locking in the natural juices, resulting in a flavorful steak with melt-in-your-mouth texture. Once you try steak in the air fryer, you’ll never want to cook steak any other way again!

Say goodbye to tedious cooking methods and hello to a hassle-free steak dinner that will have you savoring every delicious bite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible air fryer NY strip steak!

Air Fryer I recommend: Large, easy to clean, square basket, burner on top and bottom. Click to see it.

Ingredients needed to prepare new york strip steak in an air fryer.

How to Make New York Strip in the Air Fryer

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Two seasoned new york strip steaks on a white plate.

STEP TWO: Rub the steak with oil on both sides, then season evenly with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

Two seasoned new york strip steaks resting in a black air fryer basket.

STEP THREE: Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Some overlap is okay.

STEP FOUR: Air fry strip steak for 5-6 minutes.

Two prepared new york strip steaks resting in a black air fryer basket.

STEP FIVE: Flip the steaks, then cook for another 5-6 minutes for medium rare. Add 2 minutes for medium, 4 minutes for medium-well, or 6 minutes for well-done.

STEP SIX: Remove the steaks from the air fryer and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Close up view of slices of new york strip steak on a wooden cutting board.

What to Serve with Air Fryer New York Strip

How Long to Air Fry Strip Steak

Your ideal cook time is going to depend on the size of your strip steak as well as your desired level of doneness. It can also vary slightly depending on the make and model of your air fryer.

Personally, I think a steak is perfectly cooked at medium rare. For a 1 inch thick steak that’s about 8 ounces, 5-6 minutes on each side, or 10-12 minutes total, is just right! If you have an Instant Read Thermometer, you want the internal temperature to be 135 degrees F.

Prefer your steak more done? Just add a few minutes to the cooking time! You want the steak to reach 140 degrees F for medium doneness, 150 degrees F for medium-well, or 155 degrees F for well done.

A two prong fork holding a slice of new york strip steak over additional slices on a wooden cutting board.

Tips for Making the Best Strip Steak in the Air Fryer

Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before placing in the air fryer for even cooking and better flavor.
Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel to promote browning and searing.
Season the steaks generously with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper for enhanced flavor.
Preheat the air fryer for the best texture and better searing.
Flip the steaks halfway through the time to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
Let the steaks rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute and enhance the tenderness.

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A New York Strip Steak with a pat of butter next to a second sliced steak on a wooden cutting board.

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