Air Fryer BBQ-Style Sirloin Steak

Name: Air Fryer BBQ-Style Sirloin Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 600 g sirloin steak (or any grilling cut); Coarse sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 24, 2026

Get a perfectly seared sirloin with a smoky, caramelized crust — straight from your air fryer in minutes. This foolproof technique delivers steakhouse-quality results without firing up the grill. A satisfying weeknight dinner that never disappoints!

Prep⏱️ 15 min

Servings👥 2 servings

Difficulty📊 Very Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

2 servings

600 g sirloin steak (or any grilling cut)
Coarse sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

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Directions

1
Remove the steak from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides.
2
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F) for 3 minutes. Season the steak generously with coarse salt and black pepper.
3
Place the steak in the air fryer basket fat-side down and cook at 200 °C for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
4
Remove from the air fryer, tap off any excess salt, and let the steak rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

For medium-rare, reduce cooking time to 10 minutes; for well-done, increase to 14–15 minutes. Tuck a garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary into the basket for extra aroma.