Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak

This easy recipe for Air Fryer Rib Eye 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 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 508kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Air Fryer*
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) rib eye steak 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic 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.
Pat the steak dry and rub with the seasoning on all sides.
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, it should at this point be:
120-125°F (48-52°C) for rare
130°F (54°C) for medium rare
140°F (60°C) for medium
150°F (65°C) for medium-well
155°F (68°C) for well done
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.

Video

Notes

Ingredient notes & substitutions

Rib eye steak: Look for a steak that's bright red, with a big eye (that's the big piece of white fat) and a lot of marbling (that's the flecks of fat spread throughout the meat)
Vegetable oil: use a neutral vegetable oil or olive oil
Garlic salt can be swapped for a mix of salt and garlic powder

Tips & tricks

Adjust seasoning to suit your taste - maybe add some olive oil, more black pepper, or skip the Worcestershire sauce?
Bring your steak out ahead of time so that it reaches room temperature before cooking, otherwise the cook time might be off
Don't overcrowd the basket - you can fit at least two rib eye steaks in most air fryer baskets, but make sure there's a bit of space left for the air to circulate
The thickness of the steak will affect cook time - a thicker steak will take longer and a thinner steak will cook quicker
Cook time can vary with different air fryer models
Use a meat thermometer to be sure to get the perfect cook for you
Know your temperature point - see the recipe card below for guidance regarding what temperature you should aim for
Allow your steak to rest to increase juiciness and avoid overcooking
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Nutrition