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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless ribeye steaks (8 to 10 oz each, at least 1 inch thick)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

Method
 

  1. Let steaks sit at room temperature 30 minutes, pat dry, rub with oil, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place steaks in the basket in a single layer and cook 4 to 5 minutes until deeply browned.
  3. Flip each steak, top with 1 tbsp butter and a herb sprig, and cook 3 to 5 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F to 135°F (54°C to 57°C) for medium-rare.
  4. Rest steaks on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and spoon any pan juices over the top.

Notes

The 30‑minute rest at room temperature is hands‑off but makes a big difference for even cooking. You can let the steaks sit out while you prep sides and preheat the air fryer. The butter will brown a little in the basket, and that’s fine, those drippings add flavor.