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Home / Recipes / Beef / Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

October 10, 2018 By Jill Selkowitz / 39 Comments Updated January 25, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Make Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter with my perfected method for a melt in your mouth perfectly cooked rare steak. Low Carb and Keto with a Savory Blue Cheese Butter Fat Bomb!

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

I have perfected cooking steaks in the air fryer! Yep, cooked to perfection with my easy method every single time!

There is nothing better than a nice steak cooked over a charcoal grill, right! The smoky taste and the outdoors is such a treat. However, if done right, cooking a steak using the stove top/oven method is pretty tasty. In addition, with my method and an air fryer you can achieve the most delicious steak of your life.

A group of us went to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse last week and ordered rib eye’s and filet mignon. I’m here to tell you that my recipe and method for rib eye (and filet mignon too) in the air fryer is so much better. We talked about this at dinner and for the money we spent on steaks, well it was a bit disappointing. We were expecting something incredible. But, the fact that my recipe is better, I mean seriously better well, that is awesome! The air fryer I use is the best I have found.

My Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter is going to be one of the best things to cross your lips! Make sure to have my most fabulous Blue Cheese Butter Steak Topper recipe ready to go.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Whether you want a medium rare or just a medium cooked steak, my method will work. My recipe method is based on thickness of meat, not weight. If you have a 16 ounce steak or an 8 ounce steak, or anything in between, this method will work.

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  • Ingredients to Perfect Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak.
  • What is a Rib Eye Steak?
  • Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak
  • Other Beef Recipes to Enjoy:
  • Why Preheat the Air Fryer?
  • What Side Dishes Go with Rib Eye Steak?
  • Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese

Ingredients to Perfect Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak.

  • One inch thick Rib Eye Steaks – New York Strip will work too. (We use 16 ounce steaks)
  • Kosher Salt or Smoked Salt for a charcoal cooked taste.
  • Garlic Powder
  • Freshly Ground Pepper

I use this Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer.

For deals on steaks, check out Omaha Steaks and custom build a package.

 

Rub In Kosher Salt or Smoked Sea Salt

Rub In Kosher Salt or Smoked Sea Salt

What is a Rib Eye Steak?

  • It is the center portion of the rib section of the cow.
  • A rib eye steak is typically served without a bone.
  • Because of the marbling and fat, this particular cut is best cooked hot and fast.

Besides roast prime rib, Delmonico steak was my favorite cut of steak. A Delmonico steak is a bone in rib eye steak, which got its name from a restaurant in New York. This apparently is the reason that many of my friends and acquaintances were not familiar with a Delmonico steak. My parents both were born and grew up in New York, so for me, it was what we called bone in rib eye steaks.

 

Freshly Ground Black Pepper Makes a Great Crust

Freshly Ground Black Pepper Makes a Great Crust

Freshly ground pepper makes a nice crust on the steak.

This electric pepper mill is so handy to use. Just turn it over and it automatically grinds the pepper.

Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak

  1. When cooking steaks in an air fryer, oven or on the grill, it is always best to let steaks sit out for at least 15 minutes to come to room temperature.
  2. For a bit of smokey taste, try using smoked salt.
  3. For optimal flavor and results, don’t trim the steaks before cooking. The fat and grizzle add tons of flavor while to the steaks as they are cooking in the air fryer.
  4. This recipe works with New York Strip and Filet Mignon too!

 

Rub In Seasoning

Rub In Seasoning

Press the seasonings into the rib eyes.

Rib eye steaks need no steak sauce, as they are highly flavorful.

Other Beef Recipes to Enjoy:

  • London Broil with Chimichurri Sauce
  • Air Fryer Carne Asada {Grilled Meat Tacos}
  • Santa Maria Style Barbecue Grilled Tri-Tip
  • Fool Proof Pressure Cooker Roast Beef

Whether you use a charcoal grill, stove top, oven, air fryer or Instant Pot DUO Plus, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker, I’ve got you covered for the best cooking methods and results.

 

Place into Screaming Hot Air Fryer

Place into Screaming Hot Air Fryer

Why Preheat the Air Fryer?

Rib eye steaks cook best at using a high heat and for a short time.

Preheating the air fryer means the steak will immediately sear in the juices and start cooking the steak evenly.

The steak should be pink, top to bottom with just the surface area browned..

If you start with a cold air fryer, the steak begins cooking through to the middle and won’t form a nice crust on the outside. The entire inside of the steak won’t be an even color, like you see in the finished photos.

 

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Topper

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Topper

A nice Caesar salad is a great way to start a steak dinner.

What Side Dishes Go with Rib Eye Steak?

  • Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
  • Pressure Cooker Southern Style Green Beans
  • Pressure Cooker Cauliflower Souffle

The Blue Cheese Butter will melt and form sauce on the rib eye steak.

I can’t wait for you to try my Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Topper. A steak like this costs in excess of $65 at a good restaurant.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
  • Alton Brown Salt Box
  • Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder
  • Olive Oil Sprayer / Mister for Cooking
  • Silicone Coated Tongs

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Topper

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: All types
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 829kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 32 ounce Rib Eye Steaks (two steaks) at least 1 inch thick (12-16 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Butter
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Large Ultrean Air Fryer
Gravity Electric Salt/Pepper Grinder
Mealthy Crisplid
Silicone Coated Tongs
1.5 oz Silicone "Small Bites" Mold

Instructions

  • Prepare Blue Cheese Butter according to directions.
  • Remove rib eye steaks from refrigerator 15 minutes before starting recipe.
  • Turn air fryer to 400 degrees (or the highest temp possible) and set time to 15 minutes. Air fryer needs to preheat at least 5 minutes before place in steaks.
  • Coat both sides of steaks with salt, garlic powder and pepper. With your hand, press seasonings into steaks.
  • Open air fryer and quickly place both steaks into basket and close.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 4 minutes and then quickly flip steaks over and cook for 3 minutes more.
  • Turn off air fryer and do not open. Let sit for 1 minute for rare.  For medium rare, let sit 2 minutes. For less rare 3 minutes, and so on.
  • Top with Blue Cheese Butter.

Notes

Cook time and method is based on thickness of steak, not weight.
If the steak is too rare for your taste, preheat air fryer to 400 (or highest temp) degrees for 5 minutes and then place steak back into air fryer basket. Let cook one minute and then shut off unit and wait 1 minute before removing.
It is important to make sure the air fryer is screaming hot before cooking the steaks, even needing to cook more. Always start with a screaming hot air fryer.
The photos in the recipe are 16 ounce steaks.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak with Blue Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 829 Calories from Fat 540
% Daily Value*
Fat 60g92%
Saturated Fat 29g181%
Cholesterol 240mg80%
Sodium 2602mg113%
Potassium 949mg27%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 69g138%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Nick says

    March 21, 2022 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    Spot on on the cooking times, went 10 minutes for medium, but I’ll cut back to 9 next time for medium-rare. Didn’t have blue cheese so I substituted feta instead. Was fantastic! Pressure cooked a couple of big russets in the Instant Pot, then twice baked them in my air fryer oven while I did the ribeyes in my basket air fryer. Love modern appliances!!!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      March 23, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed your meal. Thank you so much! Jill

      Reply
  2. Sheila says

    January 20, 2021 at 3:35 am

    5 stars
    Hello I live over the pond in north wales had a air fryer for christmas I have never been able to cook steak right all my married life and get upset as over here steak isn’t cheap so saw your recipe you make is easy and clear my son said it was the best steak he had tasted THANK YOU SO MUCH please take care and stay safe

    Reply
  3. Sharanda says

    February 29, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    How long to cook for medium well done or full well done? Looking forward to using this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Nancy says

    December 29, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    How do you make the blue cheese butter ?

    Reply
    • Angela Ritchey says

      December 17, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      There are quite a few links taking you to the recipe.
      But here it is to help
      https://thisoldgal.com/blue-cheese-butter/

      Reply
  5. Jordan says

    December 18, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    I have underestimated the awesomeness of my air fryer in the past, fried wings, omg. Today I was blown away even more. The steak cooking directions are almost perfect! I had a 2 inch ribeye so I did 4 minutes on the frip and an extra 1 minute rest in the fryer and my steak was better then 95% of steaks I’ve had. Only better steak I’ve had is charcoal grilled steaks because I love that taste. I’m from Nebraska and I eat a lot of steak and don’t comment on stuff often but this was worth my time. I am impressed!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      December 19, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Jordan. You sound just like me. On the grill is the best, but using the air fryer with this method is a very close second. I don’t know if you saw my post the other day, but we went to a very expensive steak house with some friends. Our rib eye steaks were $67 and $80 (one had a crab cake on top) and I can tell you the steaks cooked at home in my air fryer are so much better. My husband said the same thing. We were not impressed at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. One other thing, make sure to saute onions with garlic, butter and sherry. Mushrooms too. Enjoy. Jill

      Reply
      • Jody p says

        February 5, 2021 at 6:53 pm

        Must be the 10th time I’ve used your recipe…it’s spot on.Love my step son but he was but tonight it was just hubby n I – sigh…. so fun.

        Reply
  6. Helene says

    November 17, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Just made your recipe for a prime rib eye, 1.5 inch thick. Cooked it 9 min. total for medrate. Awesome. Tyvm. .

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you, Helene. Jill

      Reply
  7. John Smith says

    October 12, 2019 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    I have several questions.

    1) Total time stated was 15 minutes. Does that mean 5 of that minutes are preheating time?
    2) if I used 1 cut of ribeye instead of 2, do I need to change any of the settings? (Time or Temperature) I’m going for a medium.

    Look forward to frying these.

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      October 12, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Hi John, yes, that should be good enough for total time. No changes for making just one steak. For a less rare steak, let the steak sit in the air fryer for several minutes. You don’t want to cook it longer as you want the medium color to be the entire inside of the steak. JIll

      Reply
      • John Smith says

        October 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

        5 stars
        Steak turned out perfect. I was wondering though if this recipe will work out for a wagyu ribeye cut.

        Reply
        • Jill Selkowitz says

          October 13, 2019 at 5:44 pm

          That is less fatty, so keep your eye on it as it may cook a bit faster. Jill

          Reply
  8. Louise Black says

    September 3, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    Was looking for an airfryer recipe on how to cook a ribeye steak. Found your site, saw the recipe, and decided to try your recipe. Followed your instructions, ribeyes turned out fantastic! Hubby said they were good. Your timing for rare was perfect. I used my Paula Deen 8.5. and it cooks good.

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      September 4, 2019 at 11:30 am

      Wonderful, I am glad you enjoyed your steaks. Jill

      Reply
  9. Damon Williams says

    June 29, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I tried this tonight and was totally amazed! Definitely will do again!!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      June 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you, Damon. Jill

      Reply
  10. Hazel says

    June 9, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING! I bought an air fryer oven yesterday. I would normally use my grill for steak but it was overdue for a cleaning and I had choice top sirloin that had to be cooked today. I made the blue cheese butter and it was so easy and beyond delicious! I had 2 large russet potatoes in bottom rack that had been in there 45 minutes prior to the steaks going on top rack. I ended up cooking 4 minutes per side then leaving in oven for 2, then topping with pats of blue cheese butter!!! My hubby was so happy he didn’t have to man the grill in the rain! Thank you for sharing!!!!

    Reply
    • Hazel says

      June 9, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      Oh PS they came out perfect medium rare just like we love!!!!

      Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      June 9, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you, Hazel. I am thrilled you enjoyed your steaks and topping. Jill

      Reply
  11. MMHall says

    May 27, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Looks fabulous! Do you use the insert basket with these steaks or just place in the Air Fryer?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 27, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      Always use the basket for everything, other than if you are making a cake with your own pan, but if it fits in the basket, best to use the basket. Jill

      Reply
  12. Robyn says

    May 9, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    You weren’t kidding! I made porter house steaks tonight, following your directions, and they were the best medium rare steaks ever! Perfect!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 10, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed your steaks, Robyn. Thank you. Jill

      Reply
  13. Robyn says

    May 3, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect method for steaks! So Good!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 4, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks, Robin. Jill

      Reply
  14. Virginia says

    March 14, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    I just made this along with the Blue Cheese Butter. Both were FABULOUS. The outside of the steak had a perfect crust. This will be a new family favorite. I may need a bigger air fryer.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      March 15, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      Thank you, Virginia. I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Definitely a nice presentation and delicious meal. Jill

      Reply
  15. Ron Danshire says

    February 16, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    While this was good. I am of the belief that this is an excellent recipe during the non grill winter months. I rate it a 7 out of ten. This is not an equal recipe (in the winter months) to searing in a cast iron pan then finish it off in the oven. Will it do it again. Yes – but reluctantly.

    Reply
  16. Marla says

    January 9, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love cooking steak in the air fryer! It always comes out juicy and tender…when using the BBQ is out of the question or I’m too busy to pay attention to the bbq, the steaks go right in the air fryer! Huge time saver!

    Reply
  17. Brenda says

    December 29, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Hi
    I was looking for the temp to cook the steaks, or do I just use the steak pre-set?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Frank says

    October 29, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    Hi, Can you do this in a air fryer oven?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 29, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Yes. Jill

      Reply
  19. Mary Jona says

    October 14, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!!!! I made it tonight and it was soooooo good!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 15, 2018 at 12:38 am

      Mary, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!!! Jill

      Reply
  20. Adrienne says

    October 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    This looks divinely tasty. One quick question though. Can I follow this same recipe with filet mignon that’s approximately the same height as a ribeye?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 11, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Yes, Adrienne, this will work for any steak. There is a different method for tri-tip and other cuts, which are similar. There is a tri-tip recipe on the blog already for the other method. Jill

      Reply

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