Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is made with 2 ribeye steaks, olive oil, butter, garlic; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes to serve 2. 450 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Remove steaks from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat very dry.
- 2
Rub with olive oil. Season generously with coarse salt and pepper on all sides.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 10-14 minutes for medium-rare (130°F internal), flipping at the halfway point.
- 4
Top with butter, smashed garlic, and thyme. Let rest 5-8 minutes.
- 5
Slice against the grain. Finish with flaky sea salt.
Tip: The most important things: room temp steak, bone-dry surface, generous seasoning, and a proper rest. Pull steaks 5°F below your target temp — they continue cooking during rest. Use an instant-read thermometer, not time alone.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~25 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Ribeye Steak at 400°F for 14 minutes. The most important things: room temp steak, bone-dry surface, generous seasoning, and a proper rest. Pull steaks 5°F below your target temp — they continue cooking during rest. Use an instant-read thermometer, not time alone.
You need: 2 ribeye steaks (1-inch thick, about 12 oz each), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp coarse salt, 1 tsp coarse black pepper, 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, Fresh thyme sprigs, Flaky sea salt. This recipe serves 2 with 450 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak takes 14 minutes total at 400°F. Slice against the grain. Finish with flaky sea salt.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 2 and takes just 14 minutes at 400°F.
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