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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

4.17 from 6 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak comes out juicy, tender, and steakhouse-quality every single time! Ready in just 12 minutes with a beautifully browned crust and perfectly pink center.

Ingredients 

  • 2 ribeye steaks, 1 to 1½ inches thick, about 12-16 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter, optional, for finishing

Instructions

  • Remove the ribeye steaks from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
  • Pat the steaks completely dry with paper towels.
  • Drizzle both sides with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Don't forget the edges!
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 4-5 minutes.
  • Place the steaks in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (it will rise to 130-135°F as it rests).
  • Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, top with butter if using, and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, slicing against the grain if desired.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Notes

  • Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your steak and your specific air fryer model. Always use a meat thermometer for best results.
  • Pull the steak 5°F below your target doneness — it will continue cooking as it rests.
  • For bone-in ribeye: add 2-4 minutes to the total cooking time and place the steak bone-side down first.
  • For thicker steaks (over 1½ inches), consider the reverse-sear method — air fry at 350°F until 10°F below target, then sear in a hot cast-iron skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 636kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 46gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 1371mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 4mg