Air fryer ribeye steak is an incredibly easy way to make a fast and delicious dinner. The steaks are done in just minutes and cooked to perfection, so you’ll never want to cook your steak any other way!
Besides the steaks, this recipe only needs a few simple ingredients! With minimal effort and prep time, you'll have a meal on the table in no time!
Ribeye Steak in the Air Fryer
The first time I was making steaks in the air fryer, my husband was watching as they cooked, but was very skeptical. As a traditional steak-and-potatoes guy, he hesitated to try a new method. However, once he tasted the perfectly cooked ribeye, he loved it!
If you love this recipe too, you may also enjoy Air Fryer Steak Bites, Air Fryer Cube Steak, and Air Fryer Filet Mignon.
Important Tip for Juicy Ribeye Steak: Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes after air frying to ensure it stays juicy and flavorful. You get a tender steak too!
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WHY YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS
- Quick and Easy: Get the perfect steak in air fryer, done in just minutes with minimal prep.
- Delicious Results: Get a perfectly cooked, juicy steak every time.
- Versatile Sides: Pairs well with a variety of air fryer sides.
INGREDIENTS
- Ribeye Steaks: Choose a high-quality ribeye for the best flavor and tenderness. You can use bone-in or boneless ribeye steaks.
- Olive Oil: Helps to crisp the steak and add flavor.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the steak.
- Ground Black Pepper: Adds extra flavor and complements the steak.
HOW TO COOK RIBEYE STEAK IN THE AIR FRYER
Brush the ribeye steak with olive oil, until coated on both sides. Because you are brushing the steak with oil, there is no need to spray the basket.
Season the steak generously with salt and and black pepper, or your favorite seasonings. Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, which only takes a few minutes. Once the basket is preheated, place the seasoned steaks in without overlapping.
Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through for medium-well doneness. If you are using thinner steaks or thicker steaks, you will need to adjust the cooking time.
After air frying, let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
Optional:
- Top steak with a pat of garlic butter, favorite steak sauce, or your favorite steak seasoning.
- 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.
Internal Temperature Guide
Ensuring your steak is cooked to the proper internal temperature is important for both safety and taste. Because the thickness of steak can vary, it's best to use a digital meat thermometer to confirm your desired level of doneness:
- Rare: 125 degrees F
- Medium Rare: 135 degrees F
- Medium: 145 degrees F
- Medium Well: 155 degrees F
- Well Done: 160 degrees F
How to Store and Reheat
If you have leftovers, place leftover steak in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, return to the air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through.
If you want more detailed information, check out how to reheat steak in the air fryer. We share all of our favorite tips and tricks.
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RECOMMENDED SIDES
Because steak is so versatile, you can pair this steak with your favorite side dish, or these Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes, Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots, or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts for a complete meal.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 rib eye steaks 16 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Blue Cheese Butter Compound Topping
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
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.
Optional Butter Compound 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. Substitute 1 teaspoon roasted garlic for blue cheese to make a delicious garlic butter compound!
Notes
Nutrition
*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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FAQ's
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
Sue
How long do you cook ribeye to well done? What temperature wood be est and how long to cook it?
Hi Sue. I believe this is on the post, but just in case you can't find it, here it is. These are the temps recommended by the FDA.
Rare- 125 degrees F
Medium Rare- 135 degrees F
Medium- 145 degrees F
Medium Well- 155 degrees F
Well Done- 160 degrees F
Annie
Just found your website. The recipes look delicious and very easy to make !!! New to air frying. Live alone, but heard that buying a smaller air fryer is not always the best thing to do. I have limited kitchen space (and limited income) . Any suggestions as to a decent fryer to buy !!! It gets ver confusing. 78 and not the best of cooks !!! But need some good recipes to maintain my health ,!!! Not in the very best of health !!! Thanks a Bunch !!!
Hi Annie. You heard correctly! I have several air fryers and the smaller one cooks so slowly because it has much lower wattage, and it's really only good for reheating something small. The Cosori 6.8 quart basket style air fryer is what I've used for everything. I can fit a 7 inch cake pan in it, and even a 4 pound whole chicken! There is a link on the post underneath the directions that can show you one on Amazon. Thanks!
LaLiz
I followed the directions and did 6 minutes, flipped, and then another four. Added the butter and another minutes for medium rare. It was delicious.
Yay! So glad you liked it. 🙂
Sonja L White
I made two boneless ribeye steaks and shortened the time to 10 minutes. We’re not big blue cheese fans so I used the juices from the steaks. Rested them 5 minutes and they were perfect, just medium rare and very juicy and tender. Thanks for the recipe and the tips
So glad you liked them! Thank you for sharing.
Floyd
I'm goin to try it tonight My basket is a little small so I might have to cut the steak in half.
Jane Higgins
I can’t have Bleu cheese. Any other suggestions to flavor the butter?
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!
Judy
The best! Medium rare 4 minutes each side and perfect!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Ashley
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 ????
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!
JoAnn Jayson
Mine don't get as brown and I like them to have color- anyone else experience this ?
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!
Linda
It sounds good , I will have to try
OMAR KNIGHT
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.
MsVic
How many minutes for medium rare please?
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.
Wanda
Are the ribeyes bone-in?
The ones I used were not, but I don't thinknthat would change cooking times. Let us know how they turn out.
Darlene
Just wondered when and how you cooked your air fryer pot Oates to go with this?
Darlene
That should say potatoes!!
Here is the link to the Air Fryer potatoes: https://airfryingfoodie.com/air-fryer-potatoes/
Anthony
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.
Thank you for trying our recipe and letting us know how you liked it! We appreciate it. So glad you like it!
Anne Twombly Knights
Tried this, shortened the time by 4 minutes for medium. Came out perfect. The blue cheese butter sure finished it.
YAY!!! So glad you liked this!! Thanks for coming back and leaving a comment for us. We love getting any and all feedback 🙂
Joan Bond
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?
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.
Sandra
Use a liner in the air fryer. You can get liners on Amazon.
Absolutely! Liners are great to help with cleanup.
Sarah Hill ill
I just put aluminum foil or parchment paper down and then put my steak on top of that. All the juices stay on top of the foil or the parchment paper and I let the steak rest there and I add butter too..
Rosa Lee Willis
Could you use other cuts of steal?
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.
Jacqueline Cochrane
I have 8 oz already seasoned rib eyes so if I want them medium rare how long should I cook them for
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.
Terry williams
I have tried the filet mignon in the air fryer it was so good juicy tender my husband loved it now gonna try the 15 oz ribeye see I cannot cook steaks I always over cook them but with your recipes and directions it’s so easy all I do is air fry food since my husband had gastric bypass surgery so he can only eat small portions so we split the dinners . So keep the recipes coming , air frying is the best , easiest quickest a nutritionist to keep you fit so thank you for all your recipes and how to cook the meat I am looking forward to more recipes and cooking in an air fryer sincerely yours Terry Williams.
Thank you so much! So glad you liked them!
patty howell
Can you put frozen steak in the air fryer?
Yes, but you will need to increase the cooking time.
Andy
Do I need to let steak come to room temp prior to air fryer? Paid $$$$ for a prime cut ribeye and don't wanna over cook it.
Lynn Clarke
AWESOME.