This is the most perfect air fryer ribeye steak you'll ever taste! If you're a meat lover, this juicy ribeye air fryer recipe is for you.
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I was skeptical about air frying ribeye steaks but after doing it a few times, I was hooked. I am here to share some tips and tricks to elevate this seemingly simple dish and level it up. This juicy steak is to die for. Let's make the perfect air fryer steak!
This steak will go well with Garlic Braised Kale, Cilantro Lime Rice and the Best Steak Sauce.
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- Why you will love this air fryer ribeye steak
- Ingredients for ribeye in air fryer
- How to cook ribeye steak in air fryer
- How long to cook ribeye steak in air fryer
- How long to let the steak rest?
- Substitutions
- Equipment
- 9 Kitchen Essentials
- Top 3 Tips for Success
- air fryer ribeye steak - FAQs
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- Air Fryer Ribeye Cooking times
- Foolproof Air Fryer Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter
Why you will love this air fryer ribeye steak
- Healthier: Less oil, reduced smoke and grease
- Even Cooking: Hot air circulation ensures even doneness
- Juicy and Tender: Retains moisture, creating a tender steak
- Convenient: Easy to use with preset options
- Energy-Efficient: Uses less energy than ovens or grills
- Easy Cleanup: Non-stick, dishwasher-safe baskets
- Flavorful: Creates a crispy, flavorful exterior
Ingredients for ribeye in air fryer
- Ribeye steaks minimum 1 ½ inch thick - minimum
- Avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
See recipe card for quantities.
How to cook ribeye steak in air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer on BROIL or 400°F (200°C).
- Rub avocado oil all over the 1 ½ inch ribeye steaks.
- Season your ribeye steaks with salt or any other seasonings you prefer.
- Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches your desired level of doneness.
- For a medium-rare steak, aim for an internal temperature of your steak should be around 130°F. Always use a digital meat thermometer when cooking a steak in the air fryer. Every air fryer brand is different.
- Add butter at the last 1 minute of cooking to let the butter melt into the steak.
- Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it from the air fryer. For best results, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
How long to cook ribeye steak in air fryer
It is very important to preheat the air fryer on BROIL. Broil the ribeye steaks for 6 minutes on each side. I like to use the BROIL method when I flip the steaks to get that crispy outside crust.
Cooking Tips:
- To get a crispy sear on the outside, air fry the steaks for 5 minutes on each side then sear them and finish cooking on cast iron. Basically, use the air fryer to reverse sear the steak. Here's what reverse sear mean.
- If using a thinner steak, cut your cooking time in half. Thicker steak needs more time. Again, use an instant-read meat thermometer.
How long to let the steak rest?
Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Resting time depends on the steak’s thickness, with thicker cuts benefiting from closer to 10 minutes, while thinner steaks need around 5 minutes.
Substitutions
Ribeye Steaks:
- Beef sirloin steak
- Filet Mignon steak
- Beef tenderloin steak
- Beef strip steak
- Bison ribeye steak
- Lamb chops or rack of lamb
- Venison steak
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowls
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Top 3 Tips for Success
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Use a meat thermometer: An instant-read meat thermometer is a great tool to ensure that your meat is the correct temperature so your steak doesn't overcooked.
- Let the meat rest: After cooking the ribeye steak, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.
air fryer ribeye steak - FAQs
Cook ribeye steaks in the air fryer at 400°F for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare, or 9-10 minutes for medium. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the steaks and the air fryer model.
Yes, marinating enhances flavor, but pat the steak dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
Yes, preheating ensures even cooking and a better sear on the steak.
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Air Fryer Ribeye Cooking times
Use an instant-read thermometer!
Rare — steaks out at 130°F
Medium — steaks out at 140°F
Medium-well — steaks out at 150°F
Well done — steaks out at 160°F
Foolproof Air Fryer Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter
This is the most perfect air fryer ribeye steak you'll ever taste! If you're a meat lover, this juicy ribeye air fryer recipe is for you.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 steaks 1x
- Category: Mains
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 ribeye steaks minimum 1 ½ inch thick
2 tbsp neutral oil (I used avocado oil)
2 tbsp of salted butter (optional)
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer on BROIL or 400°F (200°C).
- Rub avocado oil all over the 1 ½ inch ribeye steaks.
- Season your ribeye steaks liberally with salt and pepper or any other seasonings you prefer.
- Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches your desired level of doneness. For a medium-rare steak, aim for an internal temperature of your steak should be at 130°F. Always use a digital meat thermometer when cooking a steak in the air fryer. Every air fryer brand is different.
- Add the butter at the last 1 minute of cooking to let the butter melt into the steaks.
- Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it from the air fryer. For best results, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket
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- Use a meat thermometer: An instant-read meat thermometer is a great tool to ensure that your meat is the correct temperature so your steak doesn't overcooked.
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- Let the meat rest: After cooking the ribeye steak, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.
RIBEYE STEAK COOKING TIME:
Rare — pull steaks out at 130°F
Medium — pull steaks out at 140°F
Medium-well — pull steaks out at 150°F
Well done — pull steaks out at 160°F
Lorna says
I made this for dinner tonight. It was absolutely delicious! I seasoned with Butter Steakhouse Seasoning and it was the best! Thank you so much for sharing this easy indoor cooking option when it’s a little too chilly out to fire up the grill! Although I think this was even better than grilling. So good.
Carmen Spillette says
Thank you so much. Air fryers are definitely such a game changer.
Hunes says
Love it! juicy and tender steak with the best butter compound.
Frances L says
Highly reco!
Mart says
EASY.JUICY.
Judd says
I was kind of scared to try it in the air fryer since steak is pretty expensive here, but it turns out so juicy and tender! 🥰
Alas Witts says
Have to make it with the butter! It was one of the best steaks I've ever had, my whole family loved it. ❤️
Fran Hill says
Whoa is this amazing!!!! Who knew you could air fry a steak and it would come out so well... Cant say enough good things about this recipe, thanks Carmen 🙂
Carmen says
That is so good to hear
Kirsten says
Cook in the airfryer and finished in a cast iron pan to get my crust and it was crazy good. Never had air fried a steak and I was skeptical, but it's a real game changer. SO juicy and way less mess than cooking in the pan the whole time. 10/10
Carmen says
That is so good to hear
Patricia Sargent says
Look very good will have to try
Carmen says
Thank you so much!
Patricia Thomas says
Sounds delishous. Will try this recipe real soon. Just bought my Air Fryer.
Carmen says
I am so excited for you!
Sarah says
Is the steak taken right from the fridge and prep into the air fryer, or does it need to sit out before prep and cooking?
Carmen Spillette says
I always cook my steak at room temperature. Have it sit out for 15 to 20 minutes while you prep the other sides.