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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

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Ribeye steak in the air fryer is an incredibly easy way to make a delicious classic dinner. Done in just minutes, and cooked to perfection, you will not want to cook your steak any other way!

Juicy air fryer ribeye steak, served on a white plate with potatoes.

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!

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

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.

Juicy, cooked and sliced ribeye steak, in front of an air fryer, served on a white plate, with potatoes.

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 steak
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • butter
  • Mix-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.

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.

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Juicy and thick uncooked ribeye steaks in an air fryer basket, coated with olive oil and seasonings.

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.

Juicy and thick ribeye steaks, cooked in an air fryer basket.

FAQ's about making Ribeye Steak in the Air Fryer:

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 F
  • Medium Rare- 135 degrees F
  • Medium- 145 degrees F
  • Medium Well- 155 degrees F
  • Well Done- 160 degrees F

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Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye steak, topped with butter, in an air fryer basket after being cooked.
Juicy cooked air fryer ribeye steak served on a white plate, topped with melting butter.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Becky
Delicious and juicy, ribeye steak cooked in the air fryer, topped with blue cheese butter.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Resting Time 10 mins
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 rib eye steaks 16 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Blue Cheese Butter

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

Butter and Blue Cheese Topping

  • To prepare butter topping, melt butter and blue cheese in the microwave, for about 30 seconds. Stir together, and return to refrigerator while steak is cooking.

Ribeye Steak

  • Lightly coat steak with olive oil, on both sides and then add salt and pepper, or your preferred seasonings.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook at 400 degrees F, for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on preference for doneness.
  • Let steak sit for 5-10 minutes before serving and top with spoonful of prepared butter.

Notes

Let steak rest in juices for 5-10 minutes before serving. 
 
Weight Watchers: 4 ounces of ribeye steak is approx 7 points- serve with steak sauce for additional 1 point.
KETO: 8 ounce serving C/1 P/23 F/26

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 207IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Anne Twombly Knights

    April 08, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this, shortened the time by 4 minutes for medium. Came out perfect. The blue cheese butter sure finished it.

    Reply
    • Jen West

      April 08, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      YAY!!! So glad you liked this!! Thanks for coming back and leaving a comment for us. We love getting any and all feedback 🙂

      Reply
      • Joan Bond

        April 20, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        How can you let it roast in the juices if you use the air fryer basket. Do you take the steak off the basket and put it in the pan that collects the juice?

        Reply
        • Jen West

          May 01, 2021 at 4:54 pm

          I would collect the juices and place them on a plate, letting the steak rest on the juices and cover with foil for a few minutes if you're wanting to roast it in the juices before serving.

          Reply
      • Rosa Lee Willis

        December 04, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        Could you use other cuts of steal?

        Reply
        • Rebecca

          December 05, 2021 at 8:28 am

          You can use other cuts of meat. We have even made Filet Mignon and it was delicious. Using a meat thermometer will ensure proper internal temperature for preferred doneness.

          Reply
          • Jacqueline Cochrane

            March 20, 2022 at 5:28 pm

            I have 8 oz already seasoned rib eyes so if I want them medium rare how long should I cook them for

          • Rebecca

            March 26, 2022 at 3:04 pm

            Hi Jacqueline. I have cooking times and temperature listed for reference. If you don't already have a meat thermometer, I highly recommend using one. They make air frying SO much easier.

  2. Darlene

    April 12, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Just wondered when and how you cooked your air fryer pot Oates to go with this?

    Reply
    • Darlene

      April 12, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      That should say potatoes!!

      Reply
      • Jen West

        April 14, 2021 at 7:33 am

        Here is the link to the Air Fryer potatoes: https://airfryingfoodie.com/air-fryer-potatoes/

        Reply
    • Anthony

      February 14, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Surprisingly simple. Very delicious. Was hesitant about the blue cheese sauce, but it topped it perfectly. I'm a big fan. I used Montreal steak seasoning instead of salt and pepper. My own preference. I'm hoping it's around the same for a sirloin as my wife likes the leanness better than a ribeye. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        February 14, 2022 at 2:04 pm

        Thank you for trying our recipe and letting us know how you liked it! We appreciate it. So glad you like it!

        Reply
  3. Wanda

    June 04, 2021 at 4:34 am

    Are the ribeyes bone-in?

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      June 13, 2021 at 8:21 am

      The ones I used were not, but I don't thinknthat would change cooking times. Let us know how they turn out.

      Reply
  4. MsVic

    October 18, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    How many minutes for medium rare please?

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      October 19, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      I did eight minutes on each side for medium well. Depending on the thickness of your steaks, I would try air frying for a few minutes less on each side. Medium rare should have internal temperature of 135 degrees F. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  5. OMAR KNIGHT

    October 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    Oh my goodness I thought to myself how would my airfryer make a juicy ribeye and to my pleasant surprise the steaks were delicious I did use kerrygold garlic butter and it made the steaks juicy,thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  6. Linda

    January 13, 2022 at 11:28 am

    It sounds good , I will have to try

    Reply
  7. JoAnn Jayson

    February 05, 2022 at 10:26 am

    Mine don't get as brown and I like them to have color- anyone else experience this ?

    Reply
    • Jen West

      February 17, 2022 at 9:09 am

      It could be your brand of air fryer. We use a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer that is a 1700 watt air fryer. If your air fryer brand cooks at a lower level, say 1400 watts or 1000 watts, you might have to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  8. Ashley

    March 26, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Dude! I was skeptical but…I’ll never grill or pan fry a steak ever again. Seriously. Why all that work when it’s so much easier AND tastier AND juicier cooked in an air fryer 😁

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      March 26, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! It is so much easier than a grill too- especially when it's 110 degrees outside. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Judy

    March 26, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    The best! Medium rare 4 minutes each side and perfect!

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      March 27, 2022 at 8:48 am

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  10. Jane Higgins

    April 02, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    I can’t have Bleu cheese. Any other suggestions to flavor the butter?

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      April 02, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      I just made some garlic and herb butter tonight and it was delicious. You can combine butter with any of your favorite seasonings, or add flavors like basil pesto!

      Reply

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