Air Fryer Steak

Name: Air Fryer Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick, 8 oz / 225 g each); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp butter; Fresh thyme (optional)

Restaurant-quality air fryer steak with a seared crust and juicy, tender center — ready in under 15 minutes.

By Adarsh · June 10, 2026

Sliced air fryer ribeye steak with a seared crust and garlic butter

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 2 servings

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You don't need a grill for a great steak. The air fryer's intense circulating heat gives you a deeply browned crust and an evenly cooked, juicy interior — no smoke, no splatter. A pat of garlic butter at the end takes it over the top.

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then pat completely dry.
2
Rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook the steaks for 5 minutes, then flip.
4
Cook another 4–6 minutes to your liking — 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium.
5
Top each steak with butter (and thyme if using) and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.