Air Fryer London Broil

This is the simplest way to cook a great steak inside – no grill required! Air Fryer London Broil is quick and easy. All you need is olive oil and your favorite steak seasoning.

3 Ingredient Air Fryer Steak

We LOVE a juicy and tender steak. And if you’re here, we’re betting you do, too! What we don’t love is cooking a steak inside. But we’ve found a solution with this Air Fryer London Broil recipe.

You need a lot of heat to cook the perfect steak. Whether that’s with a hot grill or a skillet, it needs to be extra hot to get a good sear. Often that high heat results in a lot of smoke when cooking inside. Plus, the fat splatters and sometimes it can just get a little messy.

So, we’ve come up with this super easy way to cook steak in an air fryer! The air fryer creates the perfect amount of heat and circulates it around the entire cut of beef. It’s really the ultimate way to sear the entire steak! Don’t forget the Air Fryer Baked Potato for the perfect side!

What Is London Broil?

London Broil is a beef cut that generally refers to a cheaper cut of meat like top round, top sirloin, or flank steak. The steaks come off from large and lean cuts of beef. Because the cut is so lean it’s usually tougher to eat.

London Broil is best cooked with the broiler (or air fryer in this case!). It can be marinated, but it doesn’t need to be. The key to tender bites is how you cut the steaks.

You want to cut the cooked steaks into thin slices against the grain. You will see lines running up and down the steaks and you want to slice the meat in the opposite direction.

Why The Air Fryer Makes The Best London Broil

The air fryer is a great tool for cooking London Broil. Here’s why:

• The heat circulates around the whole steak. Typically, London Broil is broiled. So, you need to flip the steak and it’s hard to assure that each side is cooked evenly (because the heat is coming only from one side). The hot air circulates around the whole steak and cooks every part of it perfectly.
• No smoked-filled kitchen! We love cooking steak and when we cook it inside it can sometimes become a smokey, sizzling mess on the stovetop. This is a mess-free and smoke-free way of cooking steak indoors.
• It comes out tender and juicy every time. London Broil is a relatively inexpensive cut of beef. In the air fryer, it comes out tender and juicy as long as you cook it rare to medium rare. And it’s so delicious cooked that way!

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this simple recipe:

• 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 our favorite steak seasoning sold in almost all grocery stores.
• French Onion Mushrooms: This is our favorite topping for London Broil. The topping is optional but highly recommended!

How to Make Air Fryer London Broil

Here are the quick and easy steps for making steak in the air fryer.

Always bring the meat to room temperature. This goes for any cuts of meat and any cooking application! You’ll have much better results if the meat your cooking is at room temperature.

Oil and season the steaks. Next, rub oil on each side of the steak and season with the steak seasoning.

Then cook the steaks in the air fryer. You’ll want to flip them about halfway through to assure a crisp sear on the entire steak.

The steak is done once it’s hit your desired temperature. Some like steaks rare and some like them very well done…check out the info below for more details on cooking times!

What Temperature Should I Cook London Broil To?

Here is a general guideline for cooking times and temperatures for London Broil. First, you must cook on one side for about 8 minutes. Then flip and cook for the additional time noted below.

• Rare: Cook for 4-5 minutes and check for an internal temperature of 120F.
• Medium Rare: Cook for 6 minutes and check for an internal temperature of 130F.
• Medium: Cook for 8 minutes and check for an internal temperature of 140F.
• Medium Well: Cook for 10 minutes and check for an internal temperature of 150F.
• Well Done: Cook for 12 and check for an internal temperature of 160F.

Tips for Success

Follow these helpful tips to assure that your steak turns out perfectly!

• Choose the right cut. Always get a London Broil that is at least 2” thick and 2 to 2 1/2 pounds.
• Always preheat the air fryer. If your air fryer needs pre-heating, heat the air fryer to 400°F before you put it in.
• Let the steaks rest before slicing. Let 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.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some of our favorite serving suggestions for London Broil.

• Pick the best topping: We love to top London Broil with our French Onion Mushrooms. You could also use simply sautéed onions and/or peppers, too. Or how about some Homemade Herb Butter!
• Mashed Potatoes: Steak and potatoes in a classic dinner option that will never get old. Try our Best Ever Mashed Potatoes.
• A side of green vegetables: We love serving steak with our Southern Green Beans! You could also do a basic side of cooked spinach, peas, or asparagus (or how about Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – it goes great with a steak!).
• The perfect salad: Simply tossed greens would work great! You could also get a little fancier and try something like our Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

You can always keep London Broil leftovers and have them for lunch or dinner the next day! Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Then reheat the steak in an air fryer at 400°F for 2 to 3 minutes.

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