These air fryer steak tacos are made with tender, juicy ribeye steak that’s marinated in a zesty marinade and cooked to perfection in the air fryer—an easy addition to your weeknight dinner air fryer recipes.
Get your air fryer ready for Taco Tuesday because this air fryer steak taco recipe is going to be a hit! Cooking with an air fryer makes dinner so easy, and this recipe is exactly that – easy and delicious!
Ingredients needed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1.5-2 pound thin-cut ribeye steak
- flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings of choice – pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream
How to make air fryer steak tacos
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to a large plastic bag and mix to combine.
- Add the ribeye steaks to the bag and seal. Rub the marinade all over the steak so that it’s fully covered. Place the bag into the refrigerator and let marinate overnight or for at least four hours.
- When ready to cook, remove the marinated steak from the bag and place them into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches the desired level of doneness. Tip: remove when the steak is 5-10 degrees below your desired doneness because the temperature will continue to rise while resting.
- Remove and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Slice, then chop the steak into small bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to eat like a taco.
- Serve with either flour or corn tortillas and your favorite toppings!
Recipe FAQs and Notes
Should I put foil in the air fryer?
No, there is no need to cover the bottom of the air fryer for this recipe. You should also never cover the bottom completely as the air will need to circulate in order to cook the food.
Is air fryer steak good?
Yes! Cooking a steak in the air fryer will still yield a deliciously tender and flavorful steak. The marinade used in this recipe will also ensure the air fryer steak is full of flavor, tender, and juicy.
Can you put frozen steak in an air fryer?
I have never tried this and wouldn’t recommend it. Let your steak fully thaw before cooking.
Recipe notes
- Cook at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches the desired level of doneness. Tip: remove when the steak is 5-10 degrees below your desired doneness because the temperature will continue to rise while resting.
- To check the internal temperature, insert the thermometer through the side of the cut, tip in the center, avoiding any pockets of fat.
- Use a flank or sirloin steak if preferred.
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Air Fryer Steak Tacos Recipe
Air Fryer Steak Tacos
These air fryer steak tacos are made with tender, juicy ribeye steak that's marinated in a zesty marinade and cooked to perfection in the air fryer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1.5-2 pound thin-cut ribeye steak
- flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings of choice - pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to a large plastic bag and mix to combine.
- Add the ribeye steaks to the bag and seal. Rub the marinade all over the steak so that it’s fully covered. Place the bag into the refrigerator and let marinate overnight or for at least four hours.
- When ready to cook, remove the marinated steak from the bag and place them into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches the desired level of doneness. Tip: remove when the steak is 5-10 degrees below your desired doneness because the temperature will continue to rise while resting.
- Remove and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Slice, then chop the steak into small bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to eat like a taco.
Serve with either flour or corn tortillas and your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Cook at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches the desired level of doneness. Tip: remove when the steak is 5-10 degrees below your desired doneness because the temperature will continue to rise while resting.
- To check the internal temperature, insert the thermometer through the side of the cut, tip in the center, avoiding any pockets of fat.
- Use a flank or sirloin steak if preferred.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1089Total Fat: 79gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 52gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 840mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 6gSugar: 1gProtein: 62g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician ,or other medical professionals.
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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