15 Air Fryer Beef Recipes
Steak, burgers, meatballs and roasts with internal temperatures.
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Beef in an air fryer surprises people, because the obvious objection is that you cannot get a proper sear without a hot pan. In practice a preheated basket at maximum temperature browns a steak perfectly well, and it does it without filling the kitchen with smoke. Every recipe below gives you internal temperatures, since doneness is the whole game with beef.
All 15 air fryer beef recipes
Air Fryer Beef Jerky
80°C · 180-240 min
Homemade beef jerky is chewy, savoury and far cheaper than shop-bought, and the air fryer doubles as a dehydrator. A long, low cook dries thin, marinated strips into a moreish high-protein snack you can flavour exactly how you like. Cooks at 80°C / 175°F for 180-240 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Beef Short Ribs
180°C · 25-35 min
Sticky, glazed beef short ribs come out meltingly tender from the air fryer once marinated. The circulating heat caramelises the sweet-savoury glaze into a glossy lacquer while rendering the fat, giving you fall-apart ribs with minimal effort. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 25-35 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin
190°C · 25-35 min
A whole beef tenderloin roast feels celebratory, and the air fryer roasts it to a rosy, tender centre with a burnished herb crust. It frees up the oven for sides, making it a smart centrepiece for a special dinner. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 25-35 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Carne Asada
200°C · 8-12 min
Zesty, citrus-marinated carne asada chars beautifully in the air fryer, giving you smoky, tender strips for tacos and burritos. The lime and garlic marinade tenderises the beef while the high heat delivers those craveable charred edges. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Corned Beef
175°C · 35-45 min
Air fryer corned beef develops a sweet, mustardy glaze and tender, sliceable texture. After a gentle simmer to soften, a short blast in the air fryer sets a sticky crust, making it a standout for St Patrick's Day or a hearty family dinner. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 35-45 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Filet Mignon
200°C · 9-13 min
Filet mignon is prized for its buttery tenderness, and the air fryer makes it foolproof. Even heat builds a lovely crust while keeping the lean centre blushing pink, so this restaurant cut becomes an easy midweek treat. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 9-13 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Flank Steak
200°C · 8-12 min
Flank steak takes on a marinade beautifully and cooks in minutes in the air fryer. The intense heat chars the surface while keeping the inside pink, giving you tender slices perfect for fajitas, salads or rice bowls. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Meatballs
190°C · 10-12 min
Tender, well-browned meatballs without frying or turning on the oven. Great for pasta, subs or serving with a dip. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
180°C · 20-28 min
Moist, tender meatloaf with a caramelised glaze and a quicker cook time than the oven. A comforting classic made easier. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 20-28 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
200°C · 10-14 min
A well-marbled ribeye turns out beautifully in the air fryer, with a deep crust and juicy pink centre. The rapid circulating heat sears the fat and locks in flavour without a smoking hot pan or a splattered hob. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roast Beef
180°C · 30-45 min
A proper roast beef with a crusty seasoned exterior and blushing pink slices is easy in the air fryer. It roasts faster than a conventional oven and stays wonderfully moist, perfect for Sunday lunch or piling into sandwiches. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 30-45 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
200°C · 8-12 min
Sirloin is a great-value steak with proper beefy flavour, and the air fryer gives it a fast, even sear. In barely ten minutes you get a caramelised crust and a tender, juicy middle with almost no fuss or mess. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
200°C · 7-9 min
Tender, juicy steak bites with browned edges and loads of savoury flavour. Perfect for rice bowls, salads, wraps or an easy protein-packed dinner. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 7-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Hamburgers in the Air Fryer
190°C · 10-12 min
Cook hamburger patties in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the centre reaches 71°C / 160°F. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Steak in the Air Fryer
200°C · 8-14 min
Cook a 2.5 cm steak in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 8-14 minutes, flipping halfway, and pull it at 54°C / 130°F for medium-rare. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
Read moreSteak doneness by internal temperature
Rare is 52°C / 125°F, medium-rare 57°C / 135°F, medium 63°C / 145°F, and well done 71°C / 160°F. Pull the steak about 2°C below your target, because it keeps cooking while it rests.
Rest it for five minutes under loose foil. This is not optional - cutting straight in loses the juices onto the board, and a rested steak of the same internal temperature simply eats better.
Preheat properly for beef, unlike everything else
For most food a preheat is optional. For steak and burgers it is the difference between a sear and a slow grey braise. Run the basket empty at maximum for 4-5 minutes before the meat goes in.
Pat the surface completely dry as well. A wet steak spends its first two minutes boiling off water instead of browning, and by the time it starts to colour the inside is already past medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook steak in an air fryer?
Yes, and it works well. Preheat the basket empty at maximum for 4-5 minutes, pat the steak dry, then cook 8-12 minutes depending on thickness and target doneness, flipping halfway.
What internal temperature for air fryer steak?
Rare 52°C / 125°F, medium-rare 57°C / 135°F, medium 63°C / 145°F, well done 71°C / 160°F. Pull it 2°C early and rest for five minutes.
How long do burgers take in an air fryer?
10-14 minutes at 190°C / 375°F, flipping once. Beef burgers should reach 71°C / 160°F internal since the meat is minced.
Do you need to flip beef in an air fryer?
Yes for steaks, burgers and anything flat - flip once at halfway for even browning. Meatballs are better shaken than flipped.