Description
This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a perfectly cooked, juicy ribeye steak with rich, flavorful garlic butter. Using the air fryer ensures a tender steak with a beautifully seared crust, ideal for a quick yet indulgent main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks (1 to 1.25 inches thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking the steaks evenly.
- Season Steaks: Rub both sides of the ribeye steaks with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to build flavor and help with crust formation.
- Cook Steaks: Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness—130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the steaks cook, combine the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon juice if using. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter.
- Rest Steaks: Once the steaks are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy steak.
- Serve: Top each rested steak with a dollop of the prepared garlic butter to melt over the warm steak just before serving for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time depending on steak thickness and preferred doneness.
- Allow steaks to come to room temperature before cooking for more even results.
- Garlic butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.
