How to Cook a Rib Eye Steak Without a Cast Iron Skillet
This post will show you how to cook a rib eye steak without a cast iron skillet, using one of three methods: air fryer, stove top, and stove top and finishing it in the oven. You can cook delicious steaks without a cast iron skillet, and I will show you how!
Preheat the air fryer by running it with the air fryer basket in at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and black pepper.
½ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon olive oil
Pat the steak dry with a paper towel and rub with the seasoning on all sides.
1 rib eye steak
Place steak in air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes (½ inch steak, medium rare) at 390°F (200°C) , turning once halfway.The time will vary depending on how thick your steak is, how done you want it to be, and your specific air fryer model.
Check the temperature with a meat termometer. See the guide below if you are unsure of which temperature to aim for.The temperature will keep rising while the steak is resting.
Wrap the steak in foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes just before serving.
sea salt flakes
Stove Top
Let the steak come to room temperature, then pat dry and season on both sides with garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
½ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Place a non stick pan over medium-high heat and add in olive oil and butter.
When the butter has melted and quieted down, add in the steak. Sear 2-3 minutes per side (½ inch steak, medium rare). Use a meat thermometer to know when it's done. See the guide below if you are unsure of which temperature to aim for.The temperature will keep rising while the steak is resting.
Wrap the steak in foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes just before serving.
sea salt flakes
Stove Top + Oven
Let the steak come to room temperature, then pat dry and season on both sides with garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper. Meanwhile, place an empty oven-safe dish in the oven, and preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).
1 rib eye steak, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Place a non stick pan over high heat and add in olive oil and butter.
When the butter has melted and quieted down, add in the steak. Sear 1 minute per side, until it is nice and browned. Then place the steak in the oven safe dish in the oven.
Bake 8-10 minutes in the oven (½ inch steak, medium rare), to your desired cook point. Use a meat thermometer to know when it's done. See the guide below if you are unsure of which temperature to aim for.The temperature will keep rising while the steak is resting.
Remove the steak from the oven and wrap in foil. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes just before serving.
sea salt flakes
Notes
Internal temperatures
Rare: Done at 120-125°F (48-52°C) (rest from 118-120°F / 46-48°C)Medium rare: Done at 130°F (54°C) (rest from 125°F / 52°C)Medium: Done at 140°F (60°C) (rest from 135°F / 58°C)Medium-well: Done at 150°F (65°C) (rest from 145°F / 63°C)Well done: Done at 155°F (68°C) (rest from 150°F / 66°C)
Ingredient notes & substitutions
Steak: I love rib eye steak, but this recipe works with any single-serve cut of steak
Vegetable oil: I use olive oil, or olive oil + butter, depending on the cooking method
Garlic salt can be swapped for garlic powderand apinch of salt
Sea salt flakesare optional but delicious to sprinkle over at the end
Tips & tricks
Allow the steak to come to room temperature before cooking, for best results
For a good sear, make sure the pan is hot enough. It should start sizzling immediately after the steak is placed in the pan!
Cook time will vary with the size and thickness of your steak
Use a meat thermometer to know when the steak is done
Remove from the heat when it is almost done - the temperature will keep rising as it rests
Allow to rest before serving for the juiciest result
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days