Air Fryer Rib Eye Steaks

Air fryer basket with rib eye steaks that have been cooked.

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steaks are juicy and tender. This is an easy recipe with just a few ingredients for a delicious rib eye, every time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer rib eye steak, air fryer steak recipe, rib eye steaks air fryer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

rest time 5

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 718kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

2 (8) ounce ribeye steaks
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or any high-smoke-point oil)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Pat dry the 2 (8) ounce ribeye steaks using a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Rub both sides of the steaks with 1 tablespoon avocado oil.
Sprinkle the steaks with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper Press the seasoning into the meat.
Place the seasoned steaks in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
Cook the steaks in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare, 8-10 minutes for medium, or 10-12 minutes for well-done, flipping halfway through the cooking time.

Notes

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Check the doneness of the steaks using a meat thermometer to ensure they reach your preferred level of doneness:
Medium-rare: 135°F (57°C)
Medium: 145°F (63°C)
Well-done: 160°F (71°C)
Once the steaks are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Slice the steaks against the grain into thin strips.

Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your steaks and the model of your air fryer. Adjust accordingly.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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