Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

This easy recipe for Air Fryer Ribeye Steak will have you making all your steaks in the air fryer! Juicy, flavor packed and less greasy (read: healthier!) this is the way to cook steak. All done in under 15 minutes, with just 1 minute of prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 8

Resting Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 508kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) ribeye steak 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vegetable oil neutral cooking oil or olive oil
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder + a pinch of salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

To serve

sea salt flakes optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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.
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pat the steak dry and rub with the seasoning on all sides.
1 (8 oz) ribeye steak
Place steak in air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes (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

Video

Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. . Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

Seasoning: Use the one suggested or your favorite kind, or opt for a marinade or just salt and pepper.
Cook in a single layer and do not overcrowd the basket. Do not place steaks on top of each other and make sure there is some room around the steaks for the air to circulate. If you have a lot of steaks to cook, cook them in batches. You can allow the already cooked ones to keep resting in aluminum foil until they are all done.
Cook time will vary, it depends on the size thickness of your steak and your specific air fryer.
Store leftover steak in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months
Reheat steak in your air fryer or cut in pieces and fry stove top

Recommended Cooking Time & Internal Temperature

The cooking time below is for a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick steak, but the internal temperature will be the same regardless of the thickness. A ½-inch (1.2 cm) thick steak will generally need 1-2 minutes more than half the time stated.

Rare: 6-7 minutes, to 120-125°F (48-52°C) (rest from 118-120°F / 46-48°C)

Medium rare: 8 minutes, to 130°F (54°C) (rest from 125°F / 52°C)

Medium: 9 minutes, to 140°F (60°C) (rest from 135°F / 58°C)

Medium-well: 10 minutes, to150°F (65°C) (rest from 145°F / 63°C)

Well done: 11-12 minutes, to 155°F (68°C) (rest from 150°F / 66°C)

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