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Ribeye Steak in Air Fryer {Juicy & Easy}

Name: Ribeye Steak in Air Fryer
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 (around 230g) ribeye steak ((£5.20)); 1 tbsp oil; Salt

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Mimi Harrison Updated onFebruary 1, 2026

This ribeye steak in air fryer turns out juicy & perfectly cooked every time. It takes just 12 minutes from start to finish!

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 12

£5.60

Makes: 1

mains

American

Freezable

This ribeye steak in air fryer is the perfect weeknight dinner in 10 minutes or less. Cooked at a perfect medium rare, this juicy air fryer ribeye steak will become a weekly favorite. Make sure to serve it with My Secret Peppercorn Sauce for Steak – you won’t regret it!!

Slices of cooked rib eye steak, some medium rare slices in the middle and some dressing poured overdrizzled over the middle of the steak slices next to 2 small dishes with the dressing and with salt.

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✅ Recipe Name: Ribeye Steak in Air Fryer {Juicy & Easy}
🕦 Ready in: 12 minutes
🤝 Serves: 1
🍴 Calories: 562kcal
🧑‍🍳 Main ingredients: ribeye steak
✨ Summary: This ribeye steak in air fryer turns out juicy & perfectly cooked every time. It takes just 12 minutes from start to finish!

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Quick & easy: An air fryer ribeye takes just 12 minutes for medium rare. And the air fryer method for cooking steak is super fool-proof, even easier than grilling. You can cook Frozen Steak in the Air Fryer too if that’s what you’ve got.
Juiciest steak ever: Like most meat cooked in the air fryer, the circulating heat creates a nice brown on the outside while allowing the inside of the ribeye in air fryer to stay tender & juicy.
Diet friendly: Whether you’re keto, low carb, dairy free, or gluten free, ribeye steak in air fryer is perfect for many diets. You could even try pairing it with my Low Sugar BBQ Sauce.

If you’ve got a taste for steak after trying this air fryer ribeye, consider making Air Fryer Steak Bites or Tender Braising Steak and serve with my Compound Butter For Steak recipe.

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Ingredients

Ribeye: One of the best cuts of beef, ribeye is deliciously marbled with fat throughout, making it flavorful and delicious. That’s pretty much all you need to make ribeye steak in air fryer!

See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.

Variations/ Adaptations

If you are not a ribeye fan, you can try this recipe with any other cut of steak you like such as a skirt, porterhouse, or T-bone. Just know that you may need to change the time and temperature of the cook, as this method is specific for ribeye steak in air fryer.

How to cook Ribeye Steak in Air Fryer

Preheat the airfryer to 400°F (205°C)

Season the rib eye with salt (Image 1).
Then coat some oil (Image 2).

2 step by step photos, the first with a ribeye steak on a plate with a hand adding some salt and the second with some oil being added to the steak.

3. Pop the steak into the airfryer for between 3 minutes (rare) and 12 minutes (for well done) (Image 3).

4. I like my steak medium rare, so I cooked my steak for approximately 4 minutes at 400°F(205°C) (Image 4).

2 step by step photos, the first with a ribeye steak in the airfryer tray and the second with the steak now cooked in the airfryer basket.

5. Turn the steak after 2 minutes. After cooking I used a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature was around 55℃ (130℉) (Image 5).

6. Then remove the steak from the airfryer, cover in foil and let it rest for 5 -10 minutes, allowing the final temperature to come up to 57℃ (135℉). Slice into strips and serve with cowboy butter or your favorite sauce (Image 6).

2 step by step photos, the first with a cooked ribeye steak in the airfryer tray and the second with the steak removed for the basket and covered in foil with a hand.

After you air fry ribeye steak, just slice into strips and serve with Cowboy Butter or your favorite sauce.

Slices of cooked rib eye steak, some medium rare slices in the middle and some dressing poured overdrizzled over the middle of the steak slices.

Try some other high protein air fryer recipes: Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers and Air Fryer Chicken Bites.

Tips for the best result

Preheating your airfryer will help make sure there is an even cook throughout your ribeye and achieve the best sear. This is crucial when making Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer as well.
When you air fry ribeye, remember to flip your steak over halfway through cooking to make sure to cook it evenly on both sides.
Bringing your ribeye steak up to room temperature before air frying it helps to make sure the steak cooks evenly and quickly.
A meat thermometer is your best friend when trying to get your desired doneness so you don’t have to cut into the steak while it is cooking. When you cut into the steak, it loses all of its juiciness and turns your steak into a dried out steak.
Let your steak rest. When you let the steak rest after cooking, this allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, creating a mouthwateringly succulent ribeye. Be sure to tent the steak with foil while it rests so it doesn’t lose all its heat.
The size of your steak will adjust the cook time for your desired doneness – these ribeye steak in air fryer timings are for a standard size but adjust if you have a really thick or thin steak.

How to Choose the Best Ribeye Steak

Choosing a good ribeye steak to make in your air fryer is easy if you know what to look for.

First of all, make sure that the steak is well marbled. This means that it has plenty of white fat lines and flecks running through it. That way you know your ribeye steak in air fryer is going to be flavorful and juicy after cooking.

Second of all, you want to make sure that the ribeye (or any other steak you buy) is a nice red-purplish color. Some brown coloration can also be okay as long as there is no terrible smell that accompanies it.

Which brings me to the third and final tip for choosing a great ribeye steak: make sure the smell of the meat has no hint of sulfur or ammonia.

How Long to Cook Ribeye Steaks in Air Fryer

Cooking your steak just the way you like it is what we all strive for when making steak. And using the air fryer is a game changer for getting the exact doneness you love in your ribeye. Here are a few approximate time guidelines you can follow if you are cooking a 1 inch thick ribeye steak in air fryer.

When cooking your air fryer ribeye steak, use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature of the steak. Remember that the steak will increase in temperature by about 5 degrees when you let it rest, so take your steak out 5 degrees below where you want it to actually be. For instance, if you want a medium rare steak, you should cook the rib eye in air fryer until the meat thermometer reads 55℃ (130℉), and then take it out and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the final temperature to come up to 57℃ (135℉).

Internal temperature of steak after cooking:

Rare desired temperature: 55℃-57℃ (130℉-135℉) approximately 3 minutes
Medium Rare desired temperature: 57℃-60℃ (135℉-140℉) approximately 4 minutes
Medium desired temperature: 60℃-63℃ (140℉-145℉) approximately 6 minutes
Medium Well desired temperature: 63℃-68℃ (145℉-155℉) approximately 10 minutes
Well Done desired temperature: 68℃-74℃ (155℉-165℉) approximately 12 minutes and above

A cooked and browned ribeye steak in an airfryer basket.

Serving Suggestions

One of the great things about ribeye steak in air fryer is all the sides that go along with it.

Try it with:

Leftover Reheat and Storage Instructions

If you have leftover steak, here is what you need to know about storing and reheating it:

Refrigerator: Store leftover air fryer ribeye in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer: Freeze leftover air fried ribeye in a regular freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container and up to 1 year in a deep freezer in an airtight container.

Reheating: The best way to reheat this steak is in the air fryer. Just set the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) (no preheating necessary) and cook the ribeye steak in air fryer just until heated through…so around 2-5 minutes depending on the size of the leftover.

FAQs

What setting is best for ribeye steak in air fryer?

When I air fry steak, I use the regular air fry setting, temperature of 400°F (205°C), and cook until it is done to my liking, which is medium.

Do you rub steak with oil before air frying?

There is normally no need to add extra oil to a ribeye steak before air frying it, although I added a little oil to keep in the moisture The amount of fat that is already in the meat will be enough to keep it nice and moist.

Why did my steak get dried out in the air fryer?

If you are cooking a lean rib eye steak in air fryer, there may be a reason to rub a small amount of oil on the steak in order to help retain the moisture of the meat and also to keep the meat from sticking to the basket.

How long do you cook a 1 inch ribeye in the air fryer?

How long you cook a 1 inch ribeye in the air fryer depends on the size of the steak, the type of air fryer, and how you like your ribeye cooked. In order to get a better idea, you can look at the “How Long to Cook Ribeye Steaks to Desired Doneness in Air Fryer” section above.

For a more filling meal, try serving these side dishes with your steak: Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes, Crispy Homemade Oven Chips and Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan.

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If you tried this Air Fryer Ribeye Steak recipe, it would be mean so much to me if you could leave a review & a star rating to let me know how you found it! I love hearing about your experiences – it motivates me to keep creating more and more recipes for you guys 💛 Let’s get cooking! – Mimi x