BEST Air Fryer Steak Recipe (with Garlic Herb Butter)

Perfect air fryer steak coated in garlic herb butter that’s quick, easy, seared with a delicious crust, and juicy on the inside.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds steaks, about 1-inch thick (preferably ribeye or sirloin, anywhere from 8-16 ounce steaks works well)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Begin by preparing the herb and garlic butter....: Begin by preparing the herb and garlic butter. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover the butter mixture and set aside.
2. 2Next, remove the steaks from the refrigerator. Pat...: Next, remove the steaks from the refrigerator. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spoon this over the steaks and rub it evenly over all sides of the steaks.
3. 3Allow the seasoned steaks to rest on the...: Allow the seasoned steaks to rest on the countertop for about 30 minutes to take the chill off.
4. 4Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3...: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Once preheated, place the steaks in the basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the steaks in batches.
5. 5Cook the steaks for 8-10 minutes, flipping them...: Cook the steaks for 8-10 minutes, flipping them after 4 minutes and checking the internal temperature after a total of 8 minutes to achieve a doneness between medium-rare and medium. Adjust the time slightly if you prefer your steak more or less done. I cooked my steaks to an internal temperature of between 127-130F and it raised to 135F after resting.
6. 6After the steaks are done, transfer them to...: After the steaks are done, transfer them to a clean plate. Immediately top each steak with a generous dollop of the herb and garlic butter you prepared earlier, allowing it to melt over the hot steak, then loosely tent them with aluminum foil. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes with the butter on top under the tented foil. Serve and enjoy!