Air Fryer Country Fried Steak (2024)

Ok, We know that country fried steak and gravy is not the most diet-friendly dish out there. However, we couldn't resist trying it out in the Air Fryer, just to see if we could make it a little healthier. And guess what? It worked! Not only did we manage to cut down on the calories, but the dish turned out to be absolutely delicious. In fact, we dare say that it tasted even better than the traditional method of cooking this kind of steak. This is a recipe that you should definitely try at least once a year, for those days when you just can't resist the craving for country-fried steak! Air frying is a great way to satisfy your cravings without feeling too guilty!!

A fun twist on Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Growing up, we often had country-fried steak for dinner, accompanied by creamy and buttery mashed potatoes. The gravy for the steak was made out of the drippings from the fried steak. I have fond memories of these childhood food experiences. This was one of those recipes we had to "re-imagine" …and add a few extra minutes of exercise the next day. So for the gravy, we made it with 1% milk which does save a few calories. We made Bacon Gravy, but you could also use sausage or hamburger gravy.

TIPS:

1. Measure the amount of flour used on each steak. For a classic side dish, you can serve it with either Steak Fries or Mashed Potatoes.
2. For time-saving, cook the Steak Fries simultaneously as the steak.
3. Before air frying spray the steak with Olive Oil or Butter Cooking Spray this helps crisp the breading on the steak.
4. When having something like country fried steak, you might want to track your calorie intake, during the day, and save them for dinner.

This recipe serves two people but can be easily doubled for additional servings. Remember that all air fryers are different sizes, so if you can't fit all the steaks into the air fryer, cook them in shifts. The dinner will take less than 20 minutes to make! While the steak is cooking in the air fryer, make the gravy. If the first batch of steaks finishes cooking before the rest, place them in a 250-degree oven to keep them warm.

Gravy is also delicious with Biscuits as a Sunday brunch! Of course, served with a Bloody Mary HAHA!!!! Have fun making Air Fryer country-fried steak.

NOTE:

1. Air fryers can vary in their cooking methods and outcomes, depending on factors such as the model, brand, and size. Therefore, it is essential to keep in mind that different types and makes of air fryers may produce different results.
2. We used a 1/2-inch round steak for this recipe. Cook the steak to your desired temperature. In our case, we cooked it to a medium.
3. If you plan to make steak fries along with the steak, start preparing the fries first, as they take 10 minutes longer to cook than the steak.

Check out some of our other Air Fryer recipes. We'd love to hear from you, please let us know about some of your fun ways to use an Air Fryer.

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