Here’s a solid, steakhouse-quality way to cook a ribeye in the air fryer—quick, juicy, and with a great crust:
🥩 Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Ingredients
- 1 ribeye steak (1–1.5 inches thick)
- Salt (coarse/kosher preferred)
- Black pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, steak seasoning, or a little oil/butter
🔥 Instructions
1. Bring to room temp
- Take steak out 20–30 minutes before cooking.
2. Season generously
- Pat dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and any extras.
- Lightly rub with oil if you want a better crust.
3. Preheat air fryer
- 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
4. Cook
- Place steak in basket (don’t overcrowd).
- Cook at 400°F:
| Doneness | Time (flip halfway) |
|---|---|
| Rare | 7–8 min |
| Medium-rare | 9–10 min |
| Medium | 11–12 min |
| Medium-well | 13–14 min |
(Times vary slightly depending on thickness and air fryer model.)
5. Optional finish (highly recommended)
- Add a pat of butter + crushed garlic on top during last 1–2 minutes.
6. Rest
- Let steak rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🌡️ Internal Temps (best way to nail it)
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
💡 Pro tips
- Thicker steaks (1.5″+) turn out way better than thin ones.
- Don’t skip the rest—keeps it juicy.
- If you want extra crust, you can quickly sear it in a hot pan after air frying (optional but elite).
If you want, I can tailor the timing exactly to your steak thickness and air fryer model.
