Air Fryer Ribeye or Sirloin Steaks

🛒 Ingredients

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 1 inch thick
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1–2 tablespoons butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring the steaks to room temperature
Take the steaks out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.

2. Season the steaks
Lightly rub the steaks with olive oil. Season generously with salt and black pepper. If desired, add garlic powder.

3. Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.

4. Cook the steaks
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

8 minutes: Medium-rare
9 minutes: Medium
10 minutes: Medium-well

Cooking times can vary depending on the thickness of the steaks and your air fryer.

5. Add butter
As soon as the steaks come out of the air fryer, place a pat of butter on top of each steak and let it melt over the surface.

6. Rest the steaks
Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the meat juicy and tender.

💡 Tips

Thicker steaks may require an additional 1–2 minutes of cooking.
For extra flavor, use garlic butter or add a pinch of fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
For the most accurate doneness, always use a meat thermometer.