Craving a tender, juicy steak without firing up the grill or oven? These Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter are perfect! Easy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time—this is how you elevate a simple steak dinner into a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly cooked every time: Air fryer seals in juices while creating a delicious crust.
- Super easy: Skip the grill, stove, and oven—just season, air fry, and top with garlic butter.
- Gourmet flavor: Homemade garlic butter makes each bite melt-in-your-mouth good.
- Quick dinner: Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Steaks
- 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or striploin; 1-inch thick)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the mixture on parchment or wax paper and roll into a log. Twist the ends to secure.
- Chill in the refrigerator while you cook the steaks—or make ahead of time.
How to Cook Steaks in the Air Fryer
- Prep the steak: Rub steaks with olive oil on both sides, then season generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook: Place steaks in the basket. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will cook a 1-inch steak to medium doneness.
- Medium-Rare (135°F): 10 minutes, flipping at 5 minutes
- Medium (145°F): 12 minutes, flipping at 6 minutes
- Well Done (155°F): 14 minutes, flipping at 7 minutes
- Rest: Remove steaks and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Top each steak with a slice of chilled garlic butter. It will melt over the steak, creating a rich, savory sauce.
Pro Tips for Air Fryer Steaks
- Steak thickness matters: Adjust cook times for steaks thicker or thinner than 1 inch.
- Even layering: Don’t overlap steaks in the basket; this ensures even cooking.
- Room temperature: Let steaks sit out before cooking to avoid uneven doneness.
- Rest before slicing: Resting keeps your steak juicy and tender.
Delicious Sides to Pair With Your Steak
- Potatoes: Crockpot mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or roasted potatoes.
- Veggies: Bacon-wrapped green beans, roasted brussels sprouts, or cheesy broccoli casserole.
- Bread: Copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls with cinnamon butter.
- Comfort food: Macaroni and cheese casserole or garlic butter potatoes.
Storage
- Store leftover steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Reheat gently in the air fryer for a few minutes to keep them juicy.
Air Fryer Steaks with Garlic Butter are an easy, delicious way to enjoy restaurant-quality steak at home. Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or just because!
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Ingredients: Garlic butter (butter, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire), steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or striploin), olive oil, salt, pepper.
Instructions:
- Mix garlic butter and chill.
- Season steaks with oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit 20 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Cook steaks 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Rest 5 minutes, then top with garlic butter and serve
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