How To Cook A Ribeye In An Air Fryer

Author: Jenny J Brown
January 14, 2023

Cooking ribeye with a grill has always been the norm. The grill gives it a fantastic taste but not every time you get to access a grill, especially when it’s winter.

So, may I introduce you to the air fryer ribeye steak? The air fryer ribeye steak is delicious and easy to make. All that matters is to add the seasoning and leave the rest to the air fryer.

The air fryer ribeye is healthy, and you can serve them with your favorite side dish. One of the downsides of cooking ribeye with an air fryer is that the hot air tends to dry out the meat.

But this can be avoided if you brush in some butter before putting it in the air fryer. The butter also adds more flavor to the steak too.

What Do You Need to Air Fry Ribeye Steak?

  • Ribeye steaks
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper

How to Cook Air Fry Ribeye Steak?

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. While it’s preheating, melt some butter and brush the melted butter on both sides of the steak. Sprinkle some pepper and salt on the sides of the steaks to taste.
  2. Place the steak in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes for medium doneness. If you have large quantities, cook in batches.
  3. You may need to adjust the time depending on whether the steak is thicker or thinner than 1.25 inches thick.
  4. After cooking halfway through, flip for the other side to cook.
  5. After cooking, remove from the air fryer and wrap In foil. Allow it to rest for ten minutes before serving.

How Long Should You Cook the Air Fryer Steak?

  • For medium cooking, cook for 15 minutes.
  • Medium rare steak gets cooked for 14 minutes.
  • Rare is 13 minutes.
  • Medium well: 16 minutes
  • Well cooked: 17 minutes

Side Dishes For Air Fry Ribeye Steak

There are various side dishes you can pair with ribeye steak. Here are my favorites:

  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries
  • Air Fryer Onion Rings
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Mushrooms Bordelaise

Tips On Making the Best Air Fry Ribeye Steak

  • Ensure your steak is at room temperature before cooking. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Allow the steak to rest for some minutes before serving. This will help it retain the juice.
  • Use an instant meat thermometer to check for doneness.
  • Ass salt and pepper on both sides of the steak before air frying.
  • When applying to season, use your hands to press the seasoning into the ribeye.

Wrap Up!

It’s very easy to use an air fryer to cook ribeye steaks. For the best and easier result, you can marinate ribeye in the morning and cook them at night. This will give the seasoning more time to penetrate the ribeye for a tasty meal.

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