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
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
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.
- 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.
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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 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
- 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.
- For a bit of smokey taste, try using smoked salt.
- 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.
- This recipe works with New York Strip and Filet Mignon too!
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
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
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:
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
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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.
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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!!!
I am so glad you enjoyed your meal. Thank you so much! Jill
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
How long to cook for medium well done or full well done? Looking forward to using this recipe!
How do you make the blue cheese butter ?
There are quite a few links taking you to the recipe.
But here it is to help
https://thisoldgal.com/blue-cheese-butter/
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!
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
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.
Just made your recipe for a prime rib eye, 1.5 inch thick. Cooked it 9 min. total for medrate. Awesome. Tyvm. .
Thank you, Helene. Jill
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.
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
Steak turned out perfect. I was wondering though if this recipe will work out for a wagyu ribeye cut.
That is less fatty, so keep your eye on it as it may cook a bit faster. Jill
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.
Wonderful, I am glad you enjoyed your steaks. Jill
I tried this tonight and was totally amazed! Definitely will do again!!
Thank you, Damon. Jill
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!!!!
Oh PS they came out perfect medium rare just like we love!!!!
Thank you, Hazel. I am thrilled you enjoyed your steaks and topping. Jill
Looks fabulous! Do you use the insert basket with these steaks or just place in the Air Fryer?
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
You weren’t kidding! I made porter house steaks tonight, following your directions, and they were the best medium rare steaks ever! Perfect!
I am so glad you enjoyed your steaks, Robyn. Thank you. Jill
This is the perfect method for steaks! So Good!
Thanks, Robin. Jill
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.
Thank you, Virginia. I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Definitely a nice presentation and delicious meal. Jill
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.
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!
Hi
I was looking for the temp to cook the steaks, or do I just use the steak pre-set?
Thanks!
Hi, Can you do this in a air fryer oven?
Yes. Jill
Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!!!! I made it tonight and it was soooooo good!
Mary, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!!! Jill
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?
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