Name: Air Fryer Skirt Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound skirt steak cut in half; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. I used Avocado oil.; 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste.; 1 teaspoon steak seasoning of choice. My favorite steak seasoning is Longhorn Steakhouse signature seasoning or Vegeta seasoning with no MSG.

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I love how Air Fryer Skirt Steak turns out tender, juicy, and quick to cook. No pan-searing is needed. Plus it has an amazing caramelized char from cooking in the air fryer.

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How to cook skirt steak in the air fryer?

I cooked multiple air fryer skirt steaks and my method is to cook skirt steaks quickly and over high heat.
While preheating the air fryer for 5 minutes, pat the steak dry with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
Rub enough oil over the steak to slightly coat it. I prefer to oil the steak rather than the air fryer basket, which cuts down on smoke.
Now your skirt steak is ready to be air-fried.

How to make skirt steak in the air fryer

I used my Ninja Foodi XL and cooked it on air fry mode at 425F/220C for 6 minutes (flipping halfway) for medium-rare; and 8-10 minutes (flipping halfway) for medium doneness. The result is juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth skirt steak with an appetizing caramelized crust. And I didn’t even marinate it. Although you can if you want. I just rubbed the skirt steak with oil and spice blend, and let it sit for 5 minutes; then straight to the air fryer.

Juicy tender skirt steak in the air fryer

Ingredients:
1 pound skirt steak cut in half
1 tablespoon vegetable oil. I used Avocado oil.
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste.
1 teaspoon steak seasoning of choice. My favorite steak seasoning is Longhorn Steakhouse signature seasoning or Vegeta seasoning with no MSG.

Instructions:
Rub the steak with oil and coat both sides with salt, pepper and spices
Preheat air fryer to 425F/220C for at least 5 minutes. This will ensure that the basket gets hot
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket/tray
Cook on air fry mode 6 minutes (flipping halfway) for medium-rare. Or 8-10 minutes (flipping halfway) for a medium.

Medium rare skirt steak in the air fryer

How long does skirt steak take in the air fryer?

Medium skirt steak: Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8-10 minutes and flip it halfway through the cooking.
Medium-rare skirt steak:Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6-8 minutes, and flip it halfway through the cooking.

How to store the leftover skirt steak?

Steak can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes. But fresh is best.

Tips for the best air fryer skirt steak

To ensure even cooking, cut the steak into equal sizes
Pre-heat air fryer for a few minutes before adding the steak. This helps to form a nice crispy crust and appetizing caramelized edges.
Do not overcrowd the basket.

Please give each piece of steak some space so the hot air can fully circulate.
Allow your steak to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it.

What is skirt steak best used for?

Fajitas

Mongolian beef

Cut into bite-size pieces to top the salads

My most recent lunch is avocado toast made on Dave’s Killer bread, topped with skirt steak bites with melted provolone cheese. It was done in the air fryer. 3 minutes at 350F/177C.

Avocado toast on Dave's killer bread, with skirt steak and melted provolone

Disclaimer: This is my method of cooking skirt steak in my Ninja Air fryer. As all air fryers may cook and heat differently, please feel free to experiment with time and temp to your liking. You may want to cook at 400F if your air fryer produces too much smoke. Time may vary slightly with different air fryer models and the thickness of the steak. Affiliate links are present.

More air fryer recipes to enjoy:

Garlic Butter Air fryer Steak Bites.

Steak bites wrapped in bacon.

Bacon-wrapped chicken breast.

Yield: 4