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Air Fryer Skirt Steak

Juicy, flavorful Air Fryer Skirt Steak with the perfect sear is ready in just 18 minutes following our simple instructions!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 533 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1½ to 2 lbs Skirt Steak

Instructions
 

Skirt Steak Marinade

  • Combine ½ cup olive oil, 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 1 Tablespoon garlic, 1 Tablespoon sugar, ½ Tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Cut 1½ to 2 lbs Skirt Steak into 3 pieces.
  • Place skirt steak pieces into a gallon sized zip-top bag and pour marinade into bag. Zip to close tightly. Place bag in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.

Air Fryer Skirt Steak

  • Insert rack into air fryer basket under crisper tray.
  • Preheat air fryer on air broil to 400°F. If you don’t have an air broil setting, that’s okay, just set to 400°F on the preheat setting.
  • Remove skirt steak pieces from marinade. Hold each piece over bag to allow excess marinade to drip off steak before placing in air fryer.
  • Place skirt steak in preheated air fryer in a single layer.
  • Air fry 8 minutes, using tongs to turn each piece of skirt steak over halfway through air frying.
  • After 8 minutes, check internal temperature of skirt steak. For medium rare, remove skirt steak when instant read thermometer reads between 125-130°F in thickest part of each piece. Check each piece separately. If any of the steak pieces aren’t up to temperature, return to the air fryer for 2 more minutes or until the proper temperature is reached.
  • Rest skirt steak 5 minutes.
  • Slice skirt steak against the grain and enjoy!
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Notes

  • The air fryer rack is necessary for raising the steak higher and closer to the heating element, which helps it develop a sear.
  • Slice skirt steak against the grain, which is typically the long side of the steak.
  • Total time listed does not include marinating time, as that can vary. You can marinate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 8 hours according to your preference.
  • Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Air fryers vary from brand to brand, so test and make sure to use a meat thermometer to get the perfect cook time for your air fryer model.
  • When cooking in multiple batches, check subsequent batches early, as they may cook more quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 882mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg