Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks are perfectly tender and bursting with rich, buttery flavor, plus no grill needed! Just a few simple ingredients, along with your air fryer, to make these delicious steaks.

Using the air fryer for steak has truly been a game-changer. I often grill steak; however, some nights, like busy weeknights or days when it’s raining, the air fryer is the perfect choice! These are really good with Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes and Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, and have a full dinner made right in the air fryer.

What you’ll love about this Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks Recipe:

• No grill or pan needed, just the air fryer!
• Ready in less than 20 minutes.
• Perfect for meal prep, family dinner, or date night.
• Naturally gluten-free!

Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks:

• 6-oz Sirloin Steaks or Ribeyes
• Unsalted Butter
• Garlic
• Dried Parsley
• Dried Rosemary
• Ground Pepper
• Salt
• Aluminum Foil

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Steaks:

1. Add the salt and pepper to the steaks and let them sit and rest for about 2 hours before cooking.
2. While these are resting, add the butter to a bowl.
3. Crush the garlic over the butter, then add the parsley and rosemary.
4. Let this sit and rest so the butter can soften.
5. Once the butter is soft, whip together with a fork or spoon to combine.
6. Once ready to cook, place each steak in the air fryer basket.
7. Cook at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
8. Carefully rotate the steaks and cook for 5-10 minutes on the opposite side until your desired doneness.
9. Once done, place 2 sheets of foil out and place a steak in each one.
10. Add half the butter on top of each steak and seal up the foil to ‘tent’ the steaks.
11. Let this rest for 5 minutes.
12. Once done, carefully open and move the butter around to complete melting if needed.
13. Serve.

How long does it take to cook a steak in the air fryer?

Cooking steak in the air fryer is very simple; it can take up to about 20 minutes to cook, depending on your desired doneness.  The other factor is that all air fryers tend to heat differently, too.

We cook these on one side for 10 minutes, then I will flip them and cook on the other side for about 10 minutes.  We like them well done, so if you prefer some pink, start with 15 minutes total and then go up from there if needed.

What cut of meat should you use for Air Fryer Steaks?

I prefer to use ribeyes to make these Garlic Butter Steaks, but it’s up to you!  When we made these, we used sirloin; however, personally, the Ribeyes are the best.

Ribeyes have more fat to them, which gives them a juicier flavor.  I happened to have sirloins on hand, so I used them for this recipe, they were very tasty but still if I were to choose, I’d choose ribeyes.

Tips for Making Air Fryer Steaks:

• Do not overcrowd the basket; give each steak room to cook evenly.
• Always let your steak rest before cutting into it to allow the juices to redistribute.
• Let the butter fully melt to soak into the steaks.

How do you store leftover steaks?

Let the steak cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to reheat, heat for 3-5 minutes at 350 degrees F in the air fryer. Remember, these steaks are best served freshly cooked.

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks are the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal, date night, or simply because you love steak. These steaks are easy to prep and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks

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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steaks make a great air fryer steak recipe that is also naturally gluten-free.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course Air Fryer Beef Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 6 oz Sirloin Steaks or Ribeyes
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1/2 Tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/2 Tsp Dried Rosemary
• Salt to Taste
• Black Pepper to Taste
• Aluminum Foil

Instructions

 

• Add the salt and pepper to the steaks and let them sit and rest for about 2 hours before cooking. (They should be defrosted.)
• While these are resting, add the butter to a bowl.
• Crush the garlic over the butter, then add the parsley and rosemary.
• Let this sit and rest so the butter can soften.
• Once the butter is soft, whip together with a fork or spoon to combine.
• Once ready to cook, place each steak in the air fryer basket.
• Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
• Carefully rotate the steaks and cook for 5-10 minutes on the opposite side until your desired doneness. We cook them til they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
• Once done, place 2 sheets of foil out and place a steak in each one.
• Add half the butter on top of each steak and seal up the foil to ‘tent’ the steaks.
• Let this rest for 5 minutes.
• Once done, carefully open and move the butter around to complete melting if needed.
• Serve.

Notes

Serve with your choice of sides like baked potatoes or corn on the cob!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 46gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 245mg

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