Air Fryer Ribeye Steak Perfection: A Juicy, Flavorful Delight in Minutes!
Cook this Air Fryer Ribeye Steak: juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned in just 12 minutes. A quick, delicious meal with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 1 pound ribeye, ~1 ½ inches thick, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a steak feast waiting to happen. This makes 1 hearty steak—perfect for me or to split, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to juicy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than a cold steak mid-cook, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to fry.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer
Let’s get sizzling—preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes (I love that warm hum!). It’s warming up—pure magic in the making (my kitchen’s buzzing with fryer vibes!). It’s the savory kickoff—pure cooking delight!
Step 2: Season the Steak
Take a 1-pound ribeye, ~1 ½ inches thick, at room temp—sprinkle with ½ tsp kosher salt and ⅛ tsp ground black pepper (my heart races for that seasoned glow!). Rub it in—savory love (my kitchen smells like a steakhouse!). It’s the flavorful base—pure meaty joy!
Step 3: Cook the Steak
Place the steak in the air fryer basket—cook at 390°F for 6 minutes (my heart races for that sizzle!). Flip it over—cook 6 more minutes for medium-rare (my kitchen’s a juicy dream!). It’s the tender cook—pure frying magic!
Step 4: Rest the Steak
Open the basket—transfer the steak to a plate (that first whiff’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Let it sit for 5 minutes—keeps it succulent (my anticipation’s building!). It’s resting up—pure flavor bliss!
Step 5: Top and Serve
Top with butter or your faves—slice and serve (my kitchen’s a steak feast!). Dig in—pure juicy joy!