Air-Fryer Spiced Steaks with Cherry Sauce

Name: Air-Fryer Spiced Steaks with Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup port wine, warmed; 3-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon ground coffee; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard; 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; Crumbled blue cheese, optional

These impressive steaks are sure to please your guests. They're perfect for a special occasion dinner, but without too much fuss. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup port wine, warmed
3-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground coffee
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Crumbled blue cheese, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cherries and wine; set aside. In a shallow dish, combine the pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, coffee, salt, cinnamon, cumin and mustard. Add steaks, one at a time, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, arrange steaks in greased air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 3-6 minutes on each side.
Stir reserved cherry mixture into cream sauce; serve with steaks. If desired, sprinkle with blue cheese.

Test Kitchen tip

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.

Nutrition Facts

1 steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 488 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.