Quick Air-fried Ribeye Steak (Ready in Under 15 Minutes)

Easy, Juicy and Cooked to something of Perfection..., with Just 3 Ingredients

Perfecting Steak in the Air Fryer. The Quarantine Win That Stuck

Quarantine gave many of us time to learn new kitchen skills. Or to master the ones we already had. For me, it meant fine-tuning the art of a medium-done steak, minus the smoke, mess or hassle.

This quick air fryer steak recipe is now one of my go-tos. It’s effortless, flavour-packed, and takes less than 15 minutes from start to plate.

And Here's Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔️ Just 3 ingredients✔️ Cooks in under 15 minutes✔️ No mess, no smoke, no fuss✔️ Juicy centre with caramelised, crispy edges✔️ Customisable doneness and heat

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

✅ 2 Ribeye Steaks (approx. 820g total / thick cut preferred)

✅ 1 tbsp sunflower oil

✅ Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish: Sliced Red chilli pepper and spring onions

Optional dip/sauce: Cucumber Raita

DIRECTIONS: How to Cook Steak in the Air Fryer

1. Season both steaks generously with salt and black pepper. Let them rest at room temperature while prepping.

2. Brush both sides lightly with sunflower oil.

3. Cook in Air Fryer:

   • 5 minutes at 175°C (350°F)

   • Flip steaks

   • Cook for an additional 5 minutes at 200°C (390°F)

4. Rest the steaks for at least 5–10 minutes before slicing.

5. Garnish with chilli and spring onions, if using.

The second higher-temp cycle caramelises the outer layer beautifully while keeping the inside juicy and pink.

Air fried Ribeye Steak

Serving Suggestions

We served ours with crispy frites (also air-fried, thanks M&S) and a cool cucumber raita to balance the chilli heat.

Got Leftovers? (Unlikely, but just in case…)

If there's any left:

• Thinly slice and toss into a steak salad

• Cut into chunks and load into a steak sandwich

Air Fryer Steak Recipe

Quick, Easy & Restaurant-Quality at Home

This air-fried steak method is ideal when you're short on time but still craving a proper, satisfying meal. No grill, no oven just your air fryer and a few good ingredients.

Love Quick Recipes?

Pair your air-fried steak with these speedy summer-friendly dishes: Quick 5-Minute Sorbet Recipes (for a fruity frozen treat or Quick Mackerel Salad (for something light and Mediterranean)

Tried This Recipe?

Leave a comment and let me know how your steak turned out! What would you try differently next time? Have you tried air frying other cuts?

Notes & Tips

• Air Fryer Used: Vonshef model — times/temps may vary slightly by brand.

• Cucumber Raita: My homemade recipe is ancient, but you’ll find great versions online!

• Disclaimer: Not an ad, just what I used and enjoyed.