To be honest, the first time I got the steaks ready to cook in the air fryer, my husband was a little skeptical. He is a traditional steak and potatoes guy, and did not want the ribeye to be different than how he grew up eating it for dinner. Thankfully, he trusted me, so I brushed it with olive oil, and kept it easy with a salt and pepper rub. That is the entire prep to this air fryer ribeye. Once it came out of the air fryer and onto his plate, let’s just say he did not complain! Because I love steak, making air fryer sides like Potatoes, which are shown on the plate below, are an easy option. But, if you would like a different side, you can make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes or Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots. If you are looking for other air fryer steak recipes, you will love Filet Mignon and Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak.
What you need to make Ribeye
Making the juicy steak in the air fryer is not only easy, but requires minimal ingredients. To make perfect steaks, I keep seasonings to a minimum, and top steak with a flavored butter I make myself.
Ingredients Needed:
Ribeye steakolive oilsaltpepperbutterMix-ins for the butter such as crumbled blue cheese or garlic
Because everyone has a favorite flavor for their steak, you can easily change this recipe to add in additional seasonings such as garlic salt, chili powder, or add in your favorite McCormick Steak Rub. Check out how to reheat steak in the air fryer. We share all of our favorite tips and tricks.
How to make Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Making the ribeye in the air fryer begins with just a few easy steps to prepare the steak. First, brush the steak with olive oil. I normally brush the air fryer basket with olive oil, but since you are coating the meat itself, you don’t need to oil the basket. Click Here to Get the Top Ten Air Fryer Questions Answered Once you have the steak lightly coated in oil, season to your liking. We keep it easy with just salt and pepper, and that was plenty enough flavor! After they are seasoned, preheat the basket at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, which only takes a few minutes. Once the basket is preheated, place your steaks in the basket, without any overlapping. Then, air fry at 400 degrees F for 16 minutes, eight minutes on each side, which is perfect for two 16 ounce ribeye steaks to medium well doneness. However, if you have thinner steak, you may need to lower the time. After air frying, allow the steak sit for 5-10 minutes, to allow the flavoring and juices to set. Doing this makes a huge difference in the flavor! And finally, top your steak with a pat of butter, garlic butter, garlic herb butter, or blue cheese butter.
Will my steak be juicy after being cooked in the air fryer?
Air frying our steak made it VERY juicy and tender. By allowing the steaks to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before eating, it gives the meat extra time to marinate in it’s own juices and brings out the flavor.
How can I tell if my steak is cooked properly in the air fryer?
Because it is important to eat properly cooked meat, the surest and safest way to determine doneness, is with a meat thermometer. According to the FDA, proper temperatures for steak doneness, are:
Rare- 125 degrees FMedium Rare- 135 degrees FMedium- 145 degrees FMedium Well- 155 degrees FWell Done- 160 degrees F
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