Beef Cube Steak in the Air Fryer

February 28, 2019

Ok we know country fried steak and gravy is not a diet friendly dish. But we had to try it in the Air Fryer just to see if we could cut some calories. The answer is..... YES, we cut calories and YES, this was delicious. I would say it's actually better than the "normal way" of making this kind of steak. This is a recipe to have at least once a year. You know, for that time when you really need to address that craving for country fried steak! Air frying is a great way to fix those cravings and not feel as guilty!

Fun twist on Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Growing up we had country fried steak often and usually had creamy buttery mashed potatoes with the steak dinner. And of course the Gravy was made out of the drippings from the fried steak . . .oh childhood food memories are the best. This was one of those recipes that we had to "re imagine" ....and add a few extra minutes of exercise the next day!!! We made Bacon Gravy but this could also be made with sausage gravy, bacon or hamburger gravy.

Hamburger Gravy

This is an Old Fashion Hamburger gravy recipe we have reimagined to cut some of the calories while keeping ALL the flavor (actually more) than the classic gravy.

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Sausage Gravy

This is an Old Fashion Sausage gravy recipe we have reimagined to cut some of the calories while keeping ALL the flavor (actually more) than the classic gravy.

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Bacon Gravy

Bacon Gravy is creamy simple gravy loaded with pieces of crunchy bacon. . . Yes BACON!!! Want something fun for breakfast make some biscuits or country fried steak and serve with this gravy. It will make everyone happy!!!

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TIPS:

1. Measure the amount of flour used on each steak
2. Serve with Steak Fries or Mashed potatoes
3. The Steak Fries can cook with the steak
4. Spray the steak with Olive Oil or Butter Cooking Spray
5. If on Weight Watchers save the daily points for this dinner.

This recipe is for two people. It can be easily doubled for additional servings. Make the gravy when the steak is cooking in the air fryer. This dinner will take less than 20 minutes to make!!!! Remember all Air Fryers are different sizes. If you can't fit all the steaks into the Air Fryer cook them in shifts. Once the first ones are done place them in a 250 degree oven to keep them warn while the rest are cooking.

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

NOTE:

1. All types and makes of Air Fryers cook a little different
2. For this recipe we used a 1/2 inch Round Steak
3. Cook the steak to the temperature you like. We cooked this steak to a medium rare.
4. If making Steak fries with the steak. Start the Steak Fries first. The fries take 10 minutes longer than the steak.

Air Fryer Country Fried Steak

Air Fryer Country Fried Steak is a great way to have this traditional dish while saving a few calories and not losing any of that classic flavor.

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Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, Steak

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 539 kcal

• Air Fryer

Air Fryer Steak

• 1 Pound Bottom Round Steak or Cube Steak
• 1/2 Cup Flour
• 1/4 Cup Corn Starch
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne This is OPTIONAL!!! Only if you want it spicy

• Beat Egg

  

• Mix together flour, corn starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and (if you want spice) Cayenne pepper.

  

• Lightly salt and pepper steak on each side (APPX: 1/8 teaspoon of each per side)

  

• Dip Steak into Egg

  

• Sprinkle the flour mixture on the steak. Shake off excess flour

  

• Spray one side of steak with cooking spray (this helps it brown)

  

• Place sprayed sided of steak face down in Air Fryer. Spray top of steak with cooking spray

  

• Bake in Air Fryer at 400° for 8 minutes

  

• Flip Steak Over. Lightly spray with cooking spray

  

• Cook for additional 7 minutes in Air Fryer at 400° (cooking time could be less or more depending on the thickness of your steak.)

  

• Serve with potatoes and Gravy.. (see Our Gravy recipe) (Mashed Potatoes and Steak Fries are the best)

  

• Enjoy!!!!

  

Calories: 539 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 58 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 225 mg | Sodium: 747 mg | Potassium: 923 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 1027 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 58 mg | Iron: 7 mg

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Steak Fries

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 230 kcal

Author: Belly Laugh Living

• 2 Medium Russet Potatoes Or one Large Russet Potato
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 Tablespoon Sea Salt

• Cut Potatoes in wedges

• Toss the Potatoes in Olive oil and salt

• Place in Air Fryer

• Cook for 10 minutes on 400 degrees

• Flip over (Add Steak at this point with the Steak Fries)

• Cook For 8 minutes. (Flip Fries and Steak)

• Cook for additional 7 minutes

• Enjoy!!!!

Calories: 230 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 1755 mg | Potassium: 888 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 28 mg | Iron: 2 mg

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