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Air fryer steak with seared exterior and juicy center

Juicy Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Thick air-fried steak with a browned exterior, juicy center, and garlic rosemary butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2 1-inch-thick steaks ribeye, strip, sirloin, or T-bone
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter softened
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Let steaks sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Pat dry and season well with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix butter, rosemary, and garlic and refrigerate until needed.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly grease the basket and add steaks without crowding.
  4. Cook 4 minutes, flip, then cook 3 to 5 minutes more until desired doneness. Use a thermometer for accuracy.
  5. Rest steaks 5 to 10 minutes and top with garlic herb butter before serving.

Notes

Target about 130–135°F for medium-rare or 135–140°F for medium before resting.