Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

Equipment

• Air fryer
• Meat thermometer
• Tongs
• Small bowl for seasoning
• Plate for resting steaks

Ingredients

For the Steaks

• 2 ribeye steaks (1 to 1½ inches thick, about 300–400g each)
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)

Optional Marinade (for extra flavor)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Step 2: Season the Steaks

1. In a small bowl, combine:
2. Salt
3. Black pepper
4. Garlic powder
5. Onion powder
6. Smoked paprika
7. Rub the steaks evenly with olive oil.
8. Then coat both sides generously with the seasoning mixture.
9. For deeper flavor, you may refrigerate the seasoned steaks for up to 30 minutes.

Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3–5 minutes.
2. A properly preheated air fryer helps create a better crust on the steak.

Step 4: Air Fry the Ribeye Steaks

1. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
2. Avoid overlapping for even cooking.
3. Cook at 200°C (400°F) according to desired doneness:
4. Rare: 6–7 minutes total (flip halfway)
5. Medium-rare: 8–10 minutes total
6. Medium: 10–12 minutes total
7. Well-done: 12–14 minutes total
8. Flip the steaks halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
9. For best accuracy, use a meat thermometer:
10. Rare: 50–52°C (120–125°F)
11. Medium-rare: 55–57°C (130–135°F)
12. Medium: 60–63°C (140–145°F)
13. Well-done: 70°C+ (160°F+)

Step 5: Add Butter Finish

1. In the final 1–2 minutes of cooking, place a small pat of butter on each steak.
2. The butter melts into the meat, enhancing richness and flavor.

Step 6: Rest the Steaks

1. Remove the steaks from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
2. Let them rest for 5–10 minutes .
3. Resting allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a tender and juicy bite.
4. Do not skip this step.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

1. Slice the ribeye against the grain for maximum tenderness.
2. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 580 · Protein: 48g · Fat: 42g · Carbohydrates: 1g · Saturated Fat: 18g · Fiber: 0g · Sugar: 0g · Sodium: 720mg