This collection of flavorful Steak Marinades will have you ready for any barbecue or cookout. With 6 easy options to choose from, they'll make your steak extra juicy and tender – and you'll learn how to cook it on the grill, over the stove or in the Air Fryer!
Place steak in a large resealable plastic ziplock bag or a silicone Stasher bag.
Add all the marinade ingredients to a bowl or a jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Pour marinade over steak, close bag and gently massage to coat steak evenly.
Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results). May also store in the freezer (lay it flat down if in a bag) for up to 3 months.
Fridge: Remove steak from fridge and cook according to instructions below.
Freezer: Remove steak from the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, cook according to instructions below.
Pat steak dry with a paper towel. Preheat your grill to high heat.
Use tongs to place the steak on the grill and sear until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steak over and continue to grill:
- For Medium Rare: 3 to 5 minutes (135°F)
- For Medium: 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140°F)
- For Medium Well: 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150°F)
Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Pat steak dry with a paper towel. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for several minutes, until the pan begins to smoke.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil or cooking fat of choice to the pan and brush on the remaining oil on the steak.
Carefully place the steaks in the hot pan and allow to sear (undisturbed) on the first side until crust forms, about 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, flip the steaks over and continue to cook until desired doneness:
- For Medium Rare: 3 to 5 minutes (135°F)
- For Medium: 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140°F)
- For Medium Well: 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150°F)
Once the steaks are almost done, reduce heat to low. Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Use an oven mitt or dish towel, grasp the than pan handle and tilt and swirl the pan to allow butter to melt. Use a spoon to drizzle and baste steaks until juicy on both sides (flip after 30 seconds) for about a minute.
Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Place the steak in the center of the air fryer basket and cook until desired doneness, depending on the thickness of the steak:
- For Medium Rare: About 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For Medium: About 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For Medium Well: About 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Transfer steak to a cutting board and allow to rest, about 10 minutes.
Serves 2-3. Nutrition info applies to lemon pepper marinade.