Get ready to sink your teeth into this mouth-watering, most perfect air fryer ribeye steak you’ll ever taste! If you’re a meat lover, this juicy ribeye air fryer recipe is for you. The combination of the tender, juicy air fryer ribeye cooked to perfection in the air fryer with the flavorful and savory roasted garlic compound butter is a match made in heaven.
Why you will love this air fryer ribeye steak
Flavorful and juicy: This perfect steak is incredibly flavorful and juicy, thanks to the high heat of the air fryer that seals in the moisture and flavor of the steak. Plus, with the option to add the delicious compound butter, you’re guaranteed a truly mouth-watering experience.
Quick and easy: The best way to cook a steak in the air fryer is to be super quick. You don’t have to worry about preheating the oven, firing up the grill, or waiting for a pan to heat up on the stovetop. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a perfectly cooked steak that’s ready to serve.
Versatile: I love my air fryer recipes, like most of them this easy recipe is versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. You can switch up the seasoning, adjust the cooking time to your preferred level of doneness, and even make a kid-friendly version by omitting the compound butter. With so many options, you can make this dish your own and enjoy it in many different ways.
The Best Air Fryer Ribeye Steak Recipe with Garlic Butter
If you’re a meat lover, this juicy air fryer ribeye steak recipe is for you. The combination of the tender, juicy air fryer ribeye cooked to perfection in the air fryer with the flavorful and savory roasted garlic compound butter is a match made in heaven.
Total Time: 14 minutes
Yield: 2 steaks
INGREDIENTS
2 ribeye steaks minimum 1 inch thick
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
Salt and pepper for seasoning the steaks
Optional:
Compound Butter with Roasted Garlic (makes 1 cup)
1 head of roasted garlic (roasted in foil at 350 degrees for 45 minutes)
1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
*Make your compound butter. Combine all the compound butter ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Rub grapeseed oil all over the ribeye steaks.
Season your ribeye steaks with salt and pepper, or any other seasonings you prefer.
Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches your desired level of doneness. For a medium-rare steak, aim for an internal temperature of your steak should be around 130°F. Always use a digital meat thermometer when cooking a steak in the air fryer. Every air fryer brand is different.
Add compound butter at the last 3 minutes to let the butter melt into the steak.
Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it from the air fryer. For best results, let it rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Add as much compound butter as you wish.
NOTES
Cooking Tips:
To get a crispy sear on the outside, only air fry the steaks for 5 minutes on each side then sear them and finish cooking on cast iron.
If using a thinner steak, cut your cooking time in half. Thicker steak needs more time. Again, use an instant-read meat thermometer.