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    Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe

    Published: Aug 9, 2023 · Updated: Aug 9, 2023 by Mindy Boyd

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    For our Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe we have chosen to season our steaks simply with Montreal Steak Seasoning. I know for us, and most families, it is important to save money when meal planning. This is a great option for making an easy meal that is inexpensive because you only need a few ingredients. 

    Four cooked cube steaks in the basket of the air fryer with the recipe title above it in text.

    Add a starchy side dish like potatoes, a veggie like green beans or corn, and a simple side salad and you have a well rounded, affordable, and delicious meal. Plus, cooking cube steak in the air fryer makes getting dinner on the table quick and easy! 

    A plate with an air fried cube steak, serving of mashed potatoes and asparagus spears on it.

    I find that we are air frying more and more because you can use less oil to cook, it’s quick, and you can cook so many different foods in it. It’s also the perfect way to cook in the summer when you don’t want to heat the house up with the oven. I received my air fryer as a gift but they are relatively inexpensive. You can get one for around $60 and can probably find an even better deal around Prime Day or Black Friday. It really is a great investment.

    Plate with four cooked cubes steaks on it so you can see the seasoning on the steaks.

    Table of contents

    • What you will love about this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • What is cube steak
    • How to Make Air-Fried Cube Steak
    • What Temperature to Cook Cube Steak in the Air Fryer
    • How Long to Cook Cube Steak in the Air Fryer
    • Do You Turn Steak in an Air Fryer?
    • Helpful Tips
    • Storage & Reheating
    • More Air Fryer Recipes
    • Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe ↓
    One piece of cooked cube steak on a fork exposing the very slightly pink center.

    What you will love about this recipe

    • It is a flavorful dish that only requires 3 ingredients. 
    • This cooking method results in tender and juicy steak with a slightly crispy exterior.
    • It is an inexpensive cut of steak making it an affordable main dish. 

    Ingredients

    A package of cube steaks, bottle of montreal steak seasoning and can of nonstick cooking spray on a white table.

    Ingredient Notes

    Cube Steak – one steak per person. 

    Montreal Steak Seasoning – this spice mixture varies depending on the restaurant or manufacturer but the main spices are garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dill seed, and salt. This is a great way to add tons of flavor using just one ingredient. 

    Non-stick Cooking Spray – any variety will work. We usually buy olive oil spray but the only type my local grocery store had that day was the vegetable oil kind, so that is what I bought. 

    Overhead shot of four cooked cube steaks on a white plate sitting on a gray and white striped tea towel.

    What is cube steak

    Cube steak or cubed steak is an inexpensive cut of beef, usually top sirloin or top round, that is tenderized by pounding it with a meat tenderizer (a meat mallet that usually has points protruding on one side and is flat on the other side). I have seen them made of metal and wood. Pounding the steak breaks down the fibers making it tender. 

    How to Make Air-Fried Cube Steak

    1. Spray the inside of the air fryer with cooking spray.
    2. Place cube steaks on plate and spray the tops of the steaks with cooking spray, season with Montreal Steak Seasoning on one side. Place steaks seasoned side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking spray and season with seasoning.
    3. Cook at 380° for 6 minutes, flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes or until steaks are cooked to the desired doneness. 
    4. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. 
    Four uncooked cube steaks on a white plate, they are seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning.
    Side by side images of the streaks in the air fryer basket, before and after being air fried.

    What Temperature to Cook Cube Steak in the Air Fryer

    We cook our steaks at 380°. I would not go higher than 400° and would decrease the cook time a little if cooking higher than 380°. They are thin steaks and you don’t want the outside to brown too much before the inside gets cooked. As stated below, find what works best in your air fryer and go with that. 

    How Long to Cook Cube Steak in the Air Fryer

    Generally it will take 4-6 minutes for the first side and 3-5 minutes for the second side. Find the cooking time that works best for you in your model air fryer and then you can make them perfectly to your liking every single time. 

    Do You Turn Steak in an Air Fryer?

    Yes, the hot air comes from the top of most air fryers so you want to flip them over so they cook more evenly. The best way to cook a steak is to cook it a little longer on the first side than you do on the second side. 

    One cube steak that has a large piece cut off exposing the very slightly pink center.

    Helpful Tips

    • Allow steaks to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before air frying them. 
    • Cube steaks that are cooked rare or medium rare will be chewy so cook the steak until the center is cooked, it can be very slightly pink. 
    • Steaks are done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°. I almost never use mine, I just cook them until they look and feel done.
    • As you can see in the photo the steaks touch each other when I put them in the air fryer basket but will shrink after a short time cooking, this is fine. If the steaks are too big then either cut them down a bit so they fit or cook them in batches.

    Storage & Reheating

    Store leftover cube steak in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The kitchn has a great article about how to reheat steak. 

    One cooked cube steak in the foreground and a serving of mashed potatoes in the background with the recipe title in text at the top.

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    Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe ↓

    Four cooked cube steaks in the air fryer basket.

    Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak

    Mindy Boyd
    Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe is a perfect flavorful meaty main dish because it is inexpensive and ready in about 15 minutes!
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 9 minutes mins
    Resting Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 steaks

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cube steaks 4-6 ounces each
    • Montreal Steak Seasoning to taste
    • Nonstick cooking spray

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    Instructions
     

    • Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
    • Place cube steaks on a plate and spray with cooking spray and season with Montreal Steak Seasoning on one side. Place steaks seasoned side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking spray and season the second side with seasoning.
    • Cook at 380° for 6 minutes, flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes or until steaks are cooked to the desired doneness. 
    • Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is approximate. 
    See tips, notes, suggestions, and other valuable information in the post above. 

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 318kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 570mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
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