🥩 Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks (Juicy, Crispy Crust)
📝 Ingredients
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1–2 ribeye steaks (1–1½ inches thick)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Optional: 1 tbsp butter + fresh rosemary or thyme
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bring to Room Temp
Let steaks sit out 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Season
Pat dry. Rub with oil. Season generously on both sides.
3️⃣ Preheat
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
4️⃣ Cook
Place steak in basket (no overlap).
Cooking Times (1-inch thick):
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Rare: 6–7 min (125°F / 52°C)
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Medium Rare: 7–9 min (130–135°F / 54–57°C)
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Medium: 9–11 min (140°F / 60°C)
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Medium Well: 11–13 min (150°F / 65°C)
Flip halfway through.
5️⃣ Rest
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Optional: Top with butter + herbs while resting.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
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For extra crust, pat steak very dry before seasoning.
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Avoid overcrowding basket.
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Thicker steaks (1½ inches) need 2–4 extra minutes.
🥣 Easy Steak Butter (Optional Upgrade)
Mix:
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2 tbsp softened butter
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1 clove minced garlic
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1 tsp chopped parsley
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Pinch salt
Chill, then slice over hot steak.
❓ Q & A
Q: Do I need to flip it?
Yes, for even cooking and browning.
Q: Can I cook frozen ribeye?
Yes — add 4–6 extra minutes and season halfway through.
Q: Why didn’t mine get a crust?
Steak may have been too wet, too thin, or air fryer not hot enough.