Calories: ~350–450 (depends on steak + oil)
Protein: ~45–55g
Time: 10–15 mins
Best steak: lean sirloin / rump / topside
✅ Ingredients (1 serving)
- 200g lean steak (sirloin or rump)
- 1 tsp olive oil spray (or 1 tsp oil max)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional but boosts flavour)
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt + pepper
- 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch) (this is the crisp maker!)
- Optional: chilli flakes
Method (Air Fryer – best for crisp)
- Cut steak into bite-sized chunks
- Pat dry with kitchen roll (important for crisp)
- Mix steak with: soy sauce (optional) seasonings cornflour spray oil lightly
- Air fry 200°C for 7–10 mins shake halfway through
- Finish with a final 1 min blast at 200°C for extra crisp.
✅ Result: crispy edges, juicy middle.
Method (Pan – super crispy)
- Pat steak dry
- Toss with seasonings + cornflour
- Heat non-stick pan very hot
- Spray oil (or 1 tsp oil)
- Cook 2–3 mins per side (don’t move it too early)
- Turn heat down 30 seconds at end to keep it juicy.
Low-Cal “Steakhouse” Sauce (optional)
- 0% Greek yogurt (50g)
- 1 tsp light mayo (optional)
- 1 tsp mustard
- Garlic granules + pepper
- squeeze of lemon
~50–80 cals depending on mayo.
Best low-cal sides (to keep it a “meal”)
- Air fryer chips (potato wedges sprayed)
- Salad + pickles
- Roasted veg
- Cauliflower mash
- Rice + veg (if you want more volume)