Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

Name: Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 2 1- inch ribeye steak; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 teaspoon garlic (minced); 1 sprig thyme (minced); 1 sprig rosemary (minced); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is tender, juicy and cooked to perfection thanks to the air fryer. If the cold weather has come your way, there’s no need to freeze your butt off while trying to cook steaks on the grill. The air fryer can produce a flavorful steak every single time! So stay warm inside and enjoy a delicious steak courtesy of your air fryer.

Ken and I both love a good steak, and we don’t always feel like venturing out to a restaurant and pay a heavy price for a delicious steak meal. So, I gave this recipe a try and I’m so I did!

close up image of air fryer steak topped with melted butter and three slices already cut. placed on a wooden cutting board.

Ribeye Steak in Air Fryer

Have you ever asked yourself “I wonder if I can cook a steak in the air fryer?” Well, I’m here to answer that question for you! You can indeed cook a steak in the air fryer and I’m going to share how to do it with you.

Ribeye is Ken’s favorite cut of steak, and I have to admit that I can also enjoy the rich marbling that a ribeye contains. Marbling adds such delicious flavor and moisture and helps keep your steak nice and tender. Once you make this ribeye in the air fryer you won’t feel like freezing in the cold again.

Ingredients

You only need eight ingredients to help you make this tender and flavorful steak in the air fryer. However, you can change up the seasonings how you prefer and use what you have on hand.

ribeye steaks
olive oil
salt
pepper
unsalted butter
garlic
thyme
rosemary

See the recipe card for quantities.

How to Air Fry a Ribeye steak

Are you ready to learn how to air fry a ribeye steak? All you need to do is follow these four easy steps and you will tender and juicy steak to enjoy.

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°.

Step 2: Season the steak and then air fry

Season the steak and place in the hot air fryer basket. Set the air fryer for 400° and cook for 2-4 minutes per side for rare, 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, 6-9 minutes for medium. Your model of air fryer may vary the cooking time.

Step 3: Mix the garlic butter

While the steak is air fryer mix the garlic butter ingredients together. Or you can do this ahead and allow the butter flavors to develop.

Step 4: Let the steak rest

Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. This will help the meat stay moist. Serve with your choice of sides.

close up image of air fryer steak topped with melted butter with a side of broccoli and served on a gray colored plate.

Substitutions

Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Air Fryer Ribeye Steak.

Oil– Use any type of oil that you like such as avocado or canola any high temperature will work.
Butter – Out of unsalted butter? Use you can use salted butter instead if you already have salted on hand.

Variations

Want to personalize this Air Fryer Ribeye Steak recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Spicy – add chili pepper flakes to your steak or butter for a spicy kick.
Basil – Use basil and parsley in place of rosemary and thyme for a different flavor.
Steak – Use your favorite cut of steak if you are not a fan of ribeyes.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this air fryer porterhouse recipe.

Equipment

You only need three basic kitchen tools to help you make this juicy and tender steak. I don’t know about you but I’m always ready for a recipe without many tools needed.

spoon
small mixing bowl
air fryer

Storage

Do you have leftover steak? No worries you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat the steak, make sure the air fryer is preheated and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes so you don’t overcook the meat.

Tips

Want to make sure that your steak turns out well? Here are my best tips for ribeye in air fryer.

The meat will continue to cook a bit while it is resting, so while the meat may seem a bit rare, it may finish cooking to your desired doneness as it rests.
You can season with steak seasoning salt or Montreal Steak seasoning.

birds eye image of two plates with ribeye steaks topped with garlic butter and a side of broccoli. More butter in a white bowl

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side angle view of an air fryer ribeye steak topped with melted butter on a gray plate with a side of broccoli. With two forks.

FAQ

Do you have questions about Air Fryer Ribeye Steak? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about ribeyes in air fryer.

How do I reheat?

Reheat leftover steaks in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes or until completely warm.

Can I freeze the leftover garlic butter?

Yes! This homemade garlic butter freezes well!

Can I air fry a frozen ribeye steak?

Yes! You can air fry a frozen steak however you will need to add 4 to 6 minutes to the cooking time to make sure that your ribeye gets all the way done.