MARINATED STEAK

Ingredients:

  • 2 Butcher Box New York Strip Steaks (6-8oz each) You can use any cut of steak

  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke or a cap full

  • 1 tbsp. McCormick’s Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning or Steak Rub (or season to taste)

  • 1⁄2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Melted butter (optional)

    Directions:

  1. Drizzle the Butcher Box Steak with the soy sauce and liquid smoke. You can do this inside Ziploc bags.

  2. Season the steak with the seasonings.

  3. Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight.

  4. Place the steak in the air fryer. I did not use any oil. Cook two steaks at a time (if air fryer is standard size). You can use an accessory grill pan, a layer rack or the standard air fryer basket.

  5. Cook for 5 minutes on 375°F. After 5 minutes, open the air fryer and examine your steak. Cook time will vary depending on your desired doneness. Check the inside of the steak to determine if they have finished cooking. You can stick a knife or fork in the center to review thelevel of pink. You can also use a meat thermometer and cook to 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, 155°F for medium-well, and 160°F for well done.

  6. For medium steak, at 5 minutes, flip the steak and cook for an additional 2 minutes, 7 minutes cook time total using the Air Fryer.

  7. Remove the steak from the air fryer and drizzle with melted butter.

Matthew Revich