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Air fryer skirt steak topped with chimichurri with potatoes in the background.

Air Fryer Skirt Steak

Tressa Jamil
Try this air fryer skirt steak recipe with chimichurri. It's the easiest way to make a juicy and tender steak without a grill.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 329 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Chimichurri with Cilantro:
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely diced
  • 2 Fresno chilies or jalapeños, seeds and stems removed, finely diced
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • lemon juice, ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Skirt Steak:
  • 1 pound skirt steak, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper, coarse ground
Instructions
 
  • Combine the shallots, chilies, garlic, parsley, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and salt; stir to combine. Slowly pour in the olive oil while stirring the mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
  • Pat the skirt steak with a towel to remove excess moisture. Then coat the steak in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (204℃). Add both or half of the skirt steak to the air fryer basket, depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping the steak halfway through.
  • Remove the steaks and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Slice the skirt steak against the grain and top it with fresh chimichurri to serve.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Pat dry the steaks to create a better crust in the air fryer. Excess moisture creates steam and reduces the likelihood of a nice sear.
  • Since skirt steak doesn't have a ton of fat, use high heat to cook the steak. Whether you're grilling or cooking it in the air fryer, hot and fast is the way to go for the best-tasting skirt steak.
  • Don’t skip resting the steak. After cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicy, flavorful steak.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 65 mg | Sodium: 561 mg | Potassium: 655 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Vitamin A: 10 IU | Calcium: 12 mg | Iron: 25 mg
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