Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
, Published Feb 22, 2024
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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak – Learn how to cook the perfect rib eye steak in your air fryer. You just need four ingredients and you could be slicing into a juicy and flavorful steak in less than 20 minutes!
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Is there anything better than a juicy ribeye steak? How about a juicy air fryer ribeye steak recipe? Quick and easy, requiring just four ingredients, air frying may be the best way we’ve found to produce a truly amazing and delicious steak.
A nice thick steak, olive oil, salt and pepper and just a few minutes in the air fryer is all you need to make a 100% delicious ribeye steak.
Serving it with garlic butter gives it that extra flavor boost that can makes this the perfect steak dinner for special occasions, just the best thing to impress your guests!
What is a ribeye steak?
This cut of meat comes from the rib cage area of a cow, with lots of marbling that make it a particularly flavorful steak, and very tender and juicy when cooked over a high heat. Depending on where you live, it can either come as a boneless ribeye steak or bone-in.
Can I use other cuts of steak than a ribeye?
For the best results, it’s all about thickness of your steaks as well as some nice marbling for a truly juicy steak.
A thinner steak, like a skirt steak risks drying out, while filet mignon is usually too expensive. A nice New York strip is an option, but for our money rib eye really is the best cut of steak for the air fryer treatment.
Steak Temperature Chart
I can only give you approximate cooking times for your air fryer steak. They will vary depending on the thickness of your steak, whether you are cooking more than one at a time and the type of air fryer you have. Using a meat thermometer is the best way to gauge whether the steak is cooked safely and to your preferred level of doneness.
| Remove from Air Fryer | Cooked temperature | |
| RARE | 48ºC / 118ºF | 50ºC / 120ºF |
| MEDIUM RARE | 52ºC / 125ºF | 54ºC / 130ºF |
| MEDIUM | 58ºC / 136ºF | 60ºC / 140ºF |
| MEDIUM WELL | 62ºC / 143ºF | 65ºC / 140ºF |
| WELL DONE | 68ºC / 154F | 70ºC / 160ºF |
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER RIBEYE STEAK
Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!
STEP 1 Take the steak out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature.
STEP 2 Pat the steak dry using a paper towel. Brush generously with olive oil on both sides. Follow this with coarse sea salt and black pepper on both sides. You can also add some steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak) but it’s not really needed!
STEP 3 Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) on the grill or air fry setting for at least three minutes. Add the steak to the air fryer basket and cook for 6-7 minutes per side for a medium-rare thick steak. Make sure to flip the steak so it can brown evenly.
STEP 5 Check the steak’s internal temperature using a meat thermometer to see if it is cooked to your liking (referring to the table above). Rest the steak for 5 minutes so that the juices settle (don’t skip this no matter how hungry your are!).
STEP 6 Serve the steak with a pat garlic butter, allowing it to melt and enhance the flavor. Serve with french fries or baked potatoes for the perfect side dish!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Making a quick flavored butter is the perfect accompaniment to this juicy steak! Simply add softened butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, coarse salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix until fully combined.
Wrap the garlic herb butter mixture in cling film and put in the freezer to chill. Roll flat then cut into small pats (I used a small heart-shaped cutter, it was Valentine’s Day) before serving.
STORING AIR FRYER RIBEYE STEAK
Depending on the size of the ribeye, there probably won’t be any leftover steak, but if there is, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can leftovers in a steak salad.
HERE ARE SOME MORE STEAK RECIPES TO TRY
- Steak and Guinness Pie
- Air Fryer Steak Bites (Quick and Easy!)
- Reverse Sear Steak
- Griddled Lamb Leg Steaks
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Video
Ingredients
For the garlic butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the steak
- 1 thick-cut rib eye steak (or as many as you want to serve)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (coarse sea salt such as Maldon)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the garlic butter
- Add butter to a small bowl, followed by the minced garlic, thyme (fresh herbs can make a big difference here) and salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
- Wrap the garlic herb butter mixture in cling film and put in the freezer to chill. Roll flat and cut out small shapes to serve with the steak. You can keep any extra butter in the fridge for later use.
Prepare the steak
- Take the rib eye steak(s) out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Pat the steaks dry using a paper towel.1 thick-cut rib eye steak
- Brush generously with olive oil on both sides and season with the salt and pepper.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3-4 minutes. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-7 minutes, flip over and cook for another 6-7 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the steak is done to your liking, checking against the table in notes.
- Rest the meat for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
Serve and enjoy!
- Serve the steak with a pat garlic butter, allowing it to melt and enhance the flavor. Serve with french fries or baked potatoes for the perfect side dish!
Notes
Steak Temperature Chart
I can give you approximate cooking times for your air fryer steak but these will vary depending on the thickness of your steak, whether you are cooking more than one at a time and the type of air fryer you have. Using a meat thermometer is the best way to gauge whether the steak is cooked safely and to your preferred level of doneness.| Remove from Air Fryer | Cooked temperature | |
| RARE | 48ºC / 118ºF | 50ºC / 120ºF |
| MEDIUM RARE | 52ºC / 125ºF | 54ºC / 130ºF |
| MEDIUM | 58ºC / 136ºF | 60ºC / 140ºF |
| MEDIUM-WELL | 62ºC / 143ºF | 65ºC / 140ºF |
| WELL DONE | 68ºC / 154F | 70ºC / 160ºF |
This is absolutely amazing. Never thought of adding butter at the end – thanks for that. Nothing beats a steak done properly.