Why are people so against air frying steak? It seems like the best thing to cook in an air fryer
But to me steak cooking is an art of sorts that means searing the outside while minimally cooking the inside(I'm a rare steak guy). That usually means letting it thaw completely, then just searing the sides at super high heat, for me on a griddle or cast iron pan.
I've never tried to oven or air fry a steak, but I have to imagine you can't get anything close to a seared steak that's rare inside. We want to retain moisture, so blowing hot air at it seems like a bad idea.
Yes, the oven dries the outer part of the steak, but that means you get your desired crust in less time in the pan. That results in a clearer distinction between the crust and the juicy interior without the gray band in between.