Air Fryer London Broil is one of the best ways to get a restaurant-quality steak at home! The air fryer wraps the whole thing in hot air so it sears evenly without a grill, skillet, or a kitchen full of smoke.
Ellen’s Notes
I love a good steak… and I love not having to cook one outside at the hot grill! This easy air fryer london broil recipe hasn’t failed me yet. It’s the definition of fool-proof!
The thing that truly decides whether this comes out well is when you take it out, not just how long you cook it. I pull mine out about 5 degrees below where I want it to land, because a piece of meat this size keeps cooking on the plate. Set a timer if you’d like, but trust the thermometer over the clock every time.
Key Ingredient Notes
- Top Round London Broil: Simply ask your butcher if you’re having trouble finding this cut. They can either package it for you or help you find another comparable option like flank steak or top sirloin.
- Olive Oil: You could also use avocado oil or sunflower oil.
- Steak Seasoning: Pick out your favorite steak seasoning at the store! McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning is my favorite steak seasoning sold in almost all grocery stores.
How to Make Air Fryer London Broil
See the recipe card for full ingredient list and directions below.
Bring it to room temperature. Take the steak out 30 minutes before you plan on cooking it. Cold beef cooks unevenly and can give you a gray band around a raw center.
Preheat. Get the air fryer to 400°F before the meat goes anywhere near it!
Oil and season. Rub oil over one side, season generously on top of the oil, then flip and repeat. Pat off any surface moisture first.
Cook and flip. Give it 8 minutes, flip, then start checking the temperature after another 5 or 6.
Pull it early. Take it out about 5 degrees below your target.
Rest, then slice thin. Cover loosely and rest 10 minutes, then find the grain and cut straight across it as thinly as you can.
📌 Ellen’s Recipe Tips
- Choose the right cut. Always get a London broil that is at least 2” thick and 2 to 2 1/2 pounds.
- Let the steaks rest before slicing. Let your steak rest on a covered plate for 5 minutes before serving. This will prevent all of the juices from seeping out when you slice it.
- Be sure to slice against the grain. This will keep the meat tender and juicy. To determine which direction the meat is running, look at how the lines run and go in the opposite direction.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. Air has to circulate all around the meat. A snug fit will steam the meat, not sear it.
Storing And Reheating
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
When reheating, toss the steak back into the air fryer, but at 320°F instead of 400°F! It doesn’t need to cook, it just needs to warm through without drying out.
Air Fryer London Broil
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds top round London broil
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 – 2 tablespoons *steak seasoning, to taste
- French Onion Mushrooms, optional topping
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Instructions
- Let the steak come to room temperature. Take meat out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature.
- If your air fryer needs pre-heating, heat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Rub oil on one side of steak and generously rub steak seasoning on top of the oil. Flip and repeat.
- Place meat in the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for… Medium Rare – 6 minutes. Medium – 8 minutes. Medium Well – 10 minutes. This is a guideline of time, depending on the thickness of your steak. Use a meat thermometer to verify when your steak is done to your preferred temperature.
- Let steak rest on a covered plate for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- *You can use any steak seasoning you like, we personally love McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning.
- Yield. Makes 4-6 servings.
- To store. Store your leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 4 days.
- To reheat. Reheat the steak in an air fryer at 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
- To freeze. You can freeze your London broil in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Remember to let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating again.
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Excellent I marinated the meat in olive oil and steak seasoning for about four hours. Then cooked 8 minutes on each side. Perfect
The recipe was great.