Description
Ribeye steaks are seasoned and air fried to juicy, tender, succulent perfection. Excellent for a quick steak dinner with ease.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks, 12-16oz each (about 1.25″ thick is ideal)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarse ground
Instructions
- Take steaks out of refrigerator for about 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and lightly coat both sides with olive oil.
- Mix all dry seasoning ingredients together and apply to both sides of the steaks.
- Preheat air fryer at 400°(F) for at least 5 minutes.
- Place steaks into hot air fryer (basket or tray, depending on style of air fryer), and use air fry setting at 400°(F) for 12-14 minutes for medium rare (for thick steak of approx. 1.25″ thickness). Flip steaks after 6 minutes. Remove steaks when internal temperature reaches 130°(F). See recipe notes for more cooking times, temps and doneness. Steak cooking time will depend on thickness of steak and desired doneness. An instant read thermometer is essential for accuracy.
- When steak is done, remove to a plate and lightly cover with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
The following times are approximate! Times can vary depending on air fryer model. The KEY is to keep an eye on the internal temperature with an instant read food thermometer to get the perfect steak.
Rare: 125°
Cool to warm red center, soft and tender texture. Remove at 120°(F)
Approximate cooking times:
Thickness of 3/4″: ~8 min
Thickness of 1″: ~9 min
Thickness of 1 1/4″: ~10 min
Medium Rare (ideal): 135°
Warm center, about 75% red. Perfect steak texture. Remove at 130°(F)
Approximate cooking times:
Thickness of 3/4″: ~9 min
Thickness of 1″: ~10 min
Thickness of 1 1/4″: ~12 min
Medium: 145°
Hot, pink center with a firmer texture. Remove at 140°(F)
Approximate cooking times:
Thickness of 3/4″: ~10 min
Thickness of 1″: ~12 min
Thickness of 1 1/4″: ~13 min
Medium Well: 155°
Hot center, just a little pink, tougher texture. Remove at 150°(F)
Approximate cooking times:
Thickness of 3/4″: ~11 min
Thickness of 1″: ~13 min
Thickness of 1 1/4″: ~14 min
Well Done: 160°+
Hot center, no pink, much tougher and dry. Remove at 155°(F)
Approximate cooking times:
Thickness of 3/4″: ~12 min
Thickness of 1″: ~14 min
Thickness of 1 1/4″: ~16 min
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American