15-Minute Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak with Crispy Herb Crust
A foolproof, juicy ribeye cooked in the air fryer with zero mess and topped with melted garlic herb butter in just 15 minutes.
Instructions
1
Pat Dry & Season
Vigorously pat both sides of the ribeye steak with paper towels until completely dry. Brush lightly with avocado oil and season aggressively with coarse salt, cracked pepper, and craft steak rub.
2
Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. The basket must be scorching hot before the meat touches it to ensure instant searing.
3
Air Fry for 10-12 Minutes
Place the seasoned ribeye into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes total for medium-rare (130°F internal), flipping the steak at the 6-minute mark.
4
Compound Butter & Resting
While the steak cooks, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme. As soon as the steak is done, transfer to a cutting board, crown with the garlic herb butter, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Making a steakhouse-quality ribeye at home usually means hot oil popping all over your stovetop and setting off the apartment smoke detector. This 15-Minute Garlic Herb Air Fryer Steak solves that completely.
Thanks to 360-degree convection heat, the circulating 400°F air renders the perimeter fat into a crisp, caramelized crust while keeping the interior juicy and tender. Finished with homemade garlic compound butter, this will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.