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sliced air fryer ribeye steak with a dollop of herb butter and a side of potato wedges.
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Air Fryer Ribeye

This flavorful air fryer ribeye steak is perfectly cooked, juicy, and with a wonderfully seasoned seared exterior - and ready to eat in just a few minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
2 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Steaks

  • 2 boneless ribeye steaks about ¾” thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

For the Herb Butter (Optional)

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon fresh minced thyme
  • ½ teaspoon fresh minced rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

For the Steaks

  • Bring the steaks to room temperature by allowing them to sit on the counter for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) before cooking.
  • Preheat your air fryer using the preheat function or by heating it at 400ºF/204ºC for 5 minutes.
  • Rub your ribeyes with olive oil (on both sides) and season them (on both sides) with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the steaks at 400ºF/204ºC for 7 minutes (for medium-rare) or 10 minutes (for well-done), or until your desired doneness. I highly recommend checking the temperature of your steak with an instant read thermometer– check out the notes below for timing and temperature recommendations.
  • Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the herb butter.

For the Herb Butter

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Divide the butter between the steaks and enjoy.

Notes

  •  The key to a perfectly cooked air fryer steak is to avoid putting the steak in the air fryer cold. Allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes or more before cooking.
  • If using frozen steak, be sure to fully thaw it before cooking, and let it come all the way to room temperature.
  • This method will work to cook most types of steaks that are the same size and thickness as Ribeye.
  • Don't overfill the air fryer. You should be able to fit two steaks in your air fryer easily, but in case your basket is smaller, cook just one at a time. You don't want the steaks to be touching each other at all.
  • Adjust the seasonings. Instead of just salt and pepper, season the steaks with Montreal steak seasoning, Italian Seasoning, or your favorite BBQ rub.
  • Have leftovers? Try one of these Leftover Steak Recipes to turn them into a new dinner for tomorrow.
  • Use a meat thermometer. An instant-read digital thermometer can help you to understand when your steak is cooked to your preference. Remove the steaks from the air fryer to rest when they are about 5 degrees F less than what you're aiming for on this list. 
    • Rare: 125°F
    • Medium-Rare: 130°F
    • Medium: 140°F
    • Medium Well: 150°F
    • Well Done: 160°F

Nutrition Information

Calories 737kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 46g | Fat 62g | Saturated Fat 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 26g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 198mg | Sodium 1461mg | Potassium 632mg | Fiber 0.4g | Sugar 0.1g | Vitamin A 771IU | Vitamin C 2mg | Calcium 30mg | Iron 4mg
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