Air Fryer Reference
Flank Steak
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 400 °F
- 204 °C
- Total time
- 12 min
- About 1–1.5 lb of flank steak
- Flip at
- 6 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 130 °F
- 54 °C
Doneness
Pull at 130 °F (54 °C) for medium-rare; the surface should be browned and the interior pink. Cooking past medium makes this lean cut tough and dry.
Oil & seasoning
A light oil coat helps it brown; a marinade adds flavor and tenderizes.
Season with: soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, lime, cumin.
Watch out for
- Slice thinly against the grain — with-grain slices are chewy.
- Don't cook past medium-rare; flank toughens quickly when overdone.
- Marinate for flavor and a more tender bite.
- Rest a few minutes before slicing.