Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Master the art of indoor cooking with this Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. It is the easiest way to achieve a perfect medium-rare finish and a beautiful sear on a juicy ribeye every single time.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (kosher or sea)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- 1
Take steaks out of fridge 30 minutes before cooking — room temp = even cooking.
- 2
Pat completely dry, rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes — this is critical for a good sear.
- 4
Air fry 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F), 6 minutes for medium (140°F).
- 5
Immediately top with butter and rosemary, tent with foil.
- 6
Rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 520 calories
protein
42g
carbs
1g
fat
38g
fiber
0g
sugar
0g
sodium
620mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best cut for the air fryer?+
Ribeye, sirloin, and NY strip all work great. Skip filet mignon — the air fryer struggles to sear the thicker shape.
How do I get a good sear?+
Preheat thoroughly, pat steak completely dry, and don't overcrowd. High heat + dry surface = brown crust.
Do I need to flip?+
Yes — flipping halfway gives even cooking and better crust on both sides.
Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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