This is pretty close to the perfect steak! Air fryer ribeye steak is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a perfectly cooked steak without the need for an outdoor grill and uses minimal ingredients. With a few simple ingredients, your air fryer can churn out juicy and tender ribeye steak dinner that rival those from a high-end steakhouse. Plus, it’s a super easy recipe!

Preparing air fryer ribeye steak begins with selecting a quality cut of meat and seasoning it just right. It’s quite simple! By using a blend of olive oil, salt, and pepper, or your favorite dry rub or marinade, your steaks will come out perfectly seasoned, locking in the natural flavors. The air fryer’s rapid hot air circulation will ensure that your ribeye steaks are evenly cooked to your desired level of doneness.

You’ll find that air frying your ribeye steak is a game changer when it comes to enjoying this premium cut of beef. Your air fryer allows you to achieve that mouthwatering, seared exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy. So, go ahead, preheat your air fryer, and treat yourself to an irresistible ribeye steak that’s cooked to perfection.

 

Thickness

An essential factor when selecting a ribeye steak for air frying is its thickness. A thicker steak will ensure even cooking and a better-tasting outcome. Aim for a boneless ribeye with a thickness of at least 1.5 to 2 inches. This thickness allows the steak to cook on the outside while still maintaining the desired internal temperature without overcooking.

• Look for even marbling throughout the meat
• Choose a USDA Prime or Choice grade for optimal quality and flavor
• Opt for a boneless ribeye with a thickness of 1.5 to 2 inches

By considering these factors, you’ll be well on your way to preparing a delicious air-fried ribeye steak.

Preparing the Steak Seasoning

I love Montreal Marinade. It has the best flavor. I use it on all my beef, and it gives it such a great flavor. I combine it with some olive oil and soy sauce, and it tastes amazing. It’s all I need to make a juicy ribeye steak!

There are other ways to prepare a juicy steak. Start by seasoning your steak. Lightly coat the steak with olive oil on both sides. This will help the seasonings stick to the meat and create a nice crust. After applying the oil, sprinkle your preferred seasonings over the steak. 

You can use a combination of salt and black pepper or experiment with other spices like onion powder, garlic powder or seasoning blends. One popular choice is to use kosher salt, as it provides an even distribution of flavor and helps to form that desired crust. Remember, a well-seasoned steak will enhance its natural flavors and make it even more delicious.

 

Reaching Room Temperature

Before cooking your ribeye steak in an air fryer, it’s essential to let the steak reach room temperature. This step ensures that your steak will cook evenly and helps to reduce the risk of overcooking the outside while the inside remains undercooked. To reach room temperature, remove your seasoned steak from the refrigerator and place it on the counter, covered, for about 30 to 45 minutes. Once your steak has reached room temperature, it’s ready to be cooked in the air fryer — and you’re one step closer to enjoying a tender, juicy air fryer ribeye steak!

Preheating the Air Fryer

Preheating your air fryer is an essential step when cooking a ribeye steak. Doing so ensures that the steak cooks evenly and achieves the desired level of doneness.

To begin, plug in your air fryer and select the appropriate temperature setting. Most recipes recommend preheating the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for cooking a ribeye steak. However, you may come across a recipe that calls for a different temperature, such as 350°F – make sure to follow the specific instructions provided.

Allow the air fryer to heat up for at least 5 minutes before placing your steak inside. This time frame is enough for most air fryers to reach the desired temperature. However, if your air fryer takes longer to heat up, make sure to adjust this preheating time accordingly.

Following these preheating steps will set you up for success in cooking your ribeye steak. By properly preheating your air fryer, you can ensure a delicious and perfectly cooked ribeye meal every time.

Here are a few reasons I love my Air Fryer:

• No fuss cooking. When I make things like steak on a grill, I feel like I constantly need to monitor the heat. I need to flip it so the fire from the grill doesn’t burn the edges. Not with my Air Fryer – just flip it once, and that’s it!
• No splattered grease. Because I do not need to stand over the meal while it’s cooking….no splattered grease
• I love fried foods – but not the fat, and the air fryer uses hardly any grease.
• Easy clean-up! I can put the basket in the dishwasher. It doesn’t get much easier. It’s also easy to clean by hand.
• My kids love to reheat pizza in it! Now when my son wants pizza, he puts it in the air fryer and makes himself food 🙂

I have some more tips and thoughts about my air fryer that I will share with you soon. Do you have one? Here is my Amazon affiliate link if you want to purchase an air fryer. I have the Air Fryer XL 5.3 Qt. 

 

More Air Fryer Recipes:

• Easy Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Roll Up
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Churros Recipe
• Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Also Includes Slow Cooker Instructions)
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
• Chicken wings made with frozen wings
• Magic Bagel Bites
• Week of Airfyer Meals

Keep scrolling for the printable recipe card. If you don’t have access to a grill – this is the best way to cook a steak!

 

Delicious Ribeye Steak Recipe

• 2-4 steaks (we had ribeye steaks that were about 1.5 inches thick)
• 4 teaspoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup  soy sauce (I prefer reduced sodium)

Instructions:

Put all the ingredients in a large Ziplock bag and let the meat marinate for at least 2 hours. (You can start marinating it before you leave for work in the morning.)

Remove the steaks from the bag and discard the marinade. Pat off any excess oil on the steaks.

Add about 1 Tablespoon of water to the bottom of the air fryer pan. This is done to help your air fryer not smoke too much during the cooking process.

Cook time will vary based on the thickness of the steaks and your personal preference. See below for more cooking time. Thicker steaks will need more time than a thinner steak.

Preheat your air fryer for about 5 minutes before you add the steaks. Add 2 steaks to the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400 degrees f for 12-14 minutes that’s about 1.5 inches thick. Flip it after 7 minutes. This is for a medium rare steak. If you would like it to have less pink (medium) then you can cook it for 16 minutes and flip it after 8 minutes. 

Let it sit for about 4 minutes before you enjoy this delicious steak. This will help it to be a delicious tender steak.

​Serve with your favorite steak sauce. Place leftover steak in an airtight container and eat within 3 days. 

We ate this perfect air fryer steak with some broccoli and corn. You could also put some potatoes in the microwave to enjoy this with baked potatoes. Other side dish options could be sweet potatoes, french fries, or potato salad – just grab your favorite sides and have the perfect air fryer ribeye steak at home!

 

 

Additional notes:

Determining Cooking Time

The cooking time for your ribeye steak will depend on the thickness of the steak and your preferred level of doneness. Here’s a general guideline for air frying ribeye steaks:

Steak Thickness	Rare (125°F / 51°C)	Medium-Rare (135°F / 57°C)	Medium (145°F / 63°C)
1 inch	8-10 minutes	10-12 minutes	12-14 minutes
1.5 inches	10-12 minutes	12-14 minutes	14-16 minutes

Remember, these are just approximate times, as individual air fryers may have slight variations in cooking performance.

 

Checking The Internal Temperature Of Your Steak

Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of your air fryer ribeye steak. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the steak to get an accurate reading. Be sure to check the steak’s temperature with a digital meat thermometer.

• Rare: 125°F / 51°C – normally, this is just seared on the sides of the steak and very pin inside.
• Medium-Rare: 135°F / 57°C – this has a warm, red center and a seared exterior.
• Medium: 145°F / 63°C –  have only a slight hint of pink in the center and are cooked more thoroughly
• Well Done – For a well-done ribeye steak, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F. Your steak will be cooked through with no pink.

It’s important to let your steak rest for 5 minutes after cooking, in order for the juices to redistribute within the meat. After resting, check the internal temperature again to ensure it is at your desired doneness level. If needed, you can cook the steak for an additional minute or two.

Remember to always follow these guidelines while preparing your air fryer rib eye steak, and you’ll have a delicious, tender, and juicy meal to enjoy.