Name: Reverse Seared Air Fryer Steak with Asian Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 ribeye steaks (3/4 inches thickness, 1 lb total); 1 teaspoon olive oil (and a little more for searing); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 sprigs rosemary (optional); 1 small shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 1-inch fresh ginger (peeled); 1/2 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, Thai basil or mint; no stems); 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or sub with more olive oil); 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; Red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Juicy, reversed-seared, air-fried steaks with a golden crust, basted in butter, and topped with a bold, herbaceous Asian chimichurri sauce.

Ingredients

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Steaks

2 ribeye steaks (3/4 inches thickness, 1 lb total)
1 teaspoon olive oil (and a little more for searing)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 sprigs rosemary (optional)

Asian Chimichurri Sauce

1 small shallot
2 cloves garlic
1-inch fresh ginger (peeled)
1/2 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, Thai basil or mint; no stems)
3 tablespoons sesame oil (or sub with more olive oil)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Season Steaks: Season steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 20 minutes or covered overnight in the fridge for better result.
Make the Asian-Style Chimichurri Sauce: In a mini food processor, combine shallot, garlic, ginger, herbs (leaves only), rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes (if using). Pulse until finely chopped. Adjust fish sauce to taste.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Place steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes for medium-rare (no need to flip). Thicker cuts will need 2 or more minutes.
Sear the Steak: Preheat skillet with olive oil until smoking. Transfer steak to the hot skillet. Sear each side of the steak for 30 seconds to 1 minute max. Add butter and rosemary. Spoon melted butter over the steak. Use a thermometer to check doneness for more accurate results (see notes below).
Rest & Serve: Remove steak from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin slices. Serve with chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy.

Notes

For more accurate level of doneness, use a meat thermometer:
Rare: 120–125°F
Medium-rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 140–145°F
Medium-well: 150–155°F
Well-done: 160–165°F

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Entree, Side Dish
Method: Stove Top, Air Fryer
Cuisine: Asian, American, Fusion