Crispy Air Fryer Country Fried Steak
Crispy, juicy, and full of Southern flavor—this air fryer country fried steak is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner with creamy gravy and your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 4 cube Steaks or tenderized round steak
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1 Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Soak the tenderized beef steaks in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Coat the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each steak in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Steaks: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated steaks in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap. Lightly spray the tops of the steaks with cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Cook the steaks for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy country fried steak with your choice of gravy and sides.