BEST Air Fryer Ribeye Steak Recipe

Mouthwatering air fryer ribeye steaks are cooked perfectly medium rare every single time and coated in delicious homemade garlic herb butter.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 boneless ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick (about 1 pound each)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 4 medium cloves of minced garlic)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Optional: Bringing the steaks to room temperature before...: Optional: Bringing the steaks to room temperature before cooking helps them cook more evenly. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you plan to cook them if you have the time.
2. 2In a small bowl, mix together the thyme,...: In a small bowl, mix together the thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and softened butter until well combined. Set aside.
3. 3When you’re ready to cook the steaks, preheat...: When you’re ready to cook the steaks, preheat the air fryer to 400F.
4. 4Rub the steaks on all sides with olive...: Rub the steaks on all sides with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper (you may not need to use all of the salt and pepper, it’s based on your preference).
5. 5Place the steaks in the air fryer basket,...: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not overcrowded and have space for the air to circulate. You may need to cook the steaks in batches depending on the size of your air fryer (I can fit two in an air fryer with a square basket, but have to cook in batches for an air fryer with a round basket).
6. 6Cook the steaks for 5-7 minutes on each...: Cook the steaks for 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. It’s important to check the internal temperature at the lower end of the cooking time range. The ones in the photos were taken out when they reached an internal temperature of 130F, but if you’d like yours a bit more pink you could take them out at 125F.
7. 7Once the steaks are cooked, remove them from...: Once the steaks are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and immediately top each steak with a generous dollop of the herb and garlic butter.
8. 8Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before...: Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a juicier steak.