This juice and flavorful Air Fryer Steak is ready in less than 20 minutes, and topped with a garlic herb butter that compliments the steak perfectly.
Want more air fryer recipes? Try Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Air Fryer French Toast!
![The best air fryer steak topped with homemade garlic butter with a piece cut to show the juicy interior.](images/air-fryer-steak24-1.jpg)
Why I love Steak Cooked in the Air Fryer:
- Convenient– The Air Fryer makes it easy to cook a juicy steak anytime of year and in any location.
- Fast – From start to finish, in less than 20 minutes, with a crisp outside and juicy center. Check out my air fryer tips and tricks to get the most out of your air fryer.
- Garlic Herb Butter – Only three ingredients and takes just seconds to whip up. It adds such great flavor and will take your steak to the next level!
How to cook Steak in Air Fryer:
Prep Steaks: Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking, to bring them to room temperature. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
![Two T-bone steaks on a piece of parchment next to butter, a clove of garlic, and a small bowl of salt, preparing to make air fryer steak medium rare.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-Fryer-Steak24-2.jpg)
Make Herb Butter: Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
![A fork combining butter, rosemary, and garlic to make a simple garlic butter.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-Fryer-Steak24-3.jpg)
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Grease the air fryer basket and add steaks. (Cook steaks one at a time if they fit too closely together). Air Fry for 4 minutes, then flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results: 130-135 degrees F for medium rare, 135-140 for medium.
![Two images showing how to cook stead in air fryer, showing before and after it's cooked.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-Fryer-Steak24-4.jpg)
Rest: Remove easy air fryer steaks to a plate and cover with foil to rest, for 5-10 minutes. Add a spoonful of herb butter on top of each warm steak, before serving.
![An easy air fryer steak on a plate, topped with a scoop of fresh herb butter.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-Fryer-Steak24-5.jpg)
Storing Instructions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I enjoy the leftovers cold on a salad, or you can rewarm in the air fryer just until warm and serve in tacos! If you are interested, check out all of my high protein recipes!
Recipe Variations:
- Air Fryer Steak Bites: Slice the steak into chunks, season, and air fry at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until desired doneness. Serve with garlic herb butter, or with my Yum Yum Bowls.
- To Air Fry Frozen Steak: Air Fry at 360 degrees for 12-18 minutes, or until desired doneness. Allow to rest before slicing.
Serve Steak With:
- Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Air Fryer Baked Potato, or Twice Baked Potatoes
- Salad: Wedge Salad, Radicchio Salad, Cauliflower Salad
- Veggies: Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Roasted Carrots
- Artisan No Knead Bread
- Breakfast Potatoes and Fried Eggs
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Recipe
![The best air fryer steak topped with homemade garlic butter with a piece cut to show the juicy interior.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-Fryer-Steak24-1-500x500.jpg)
Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 steaks , rib-eye, strip steak or T-bone, 1 inch thick
- kosher salt and pepper
Garlic herb butter:
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter , at room temperature
- 1 teaspoons fresh rosemary , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
Instructions
- Remove steaks from fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking, to bring them to room temperature. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Make herb butter by combining the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Air Fry: Grease the air fryer basket or pan with non-stick cooking spray, and add steaks. (Cook steaks one at a time if they fit too closely together). Cook for 4 minutes, then flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results: 130-135 degrees F for medium rare, 135-140 for medium.
- Rest: Remove steaks to a plate and cover with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes. Add a spoonful of herb butter on top of each warm steak, before serving.
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I originally shared this recipe April 2022. Updated March 2024.
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I followed your exact recipe, and this came out perfectly! So delicious and easy!
I stink at making steak… I’d love to try this, but I’m allergic to rosemary. Can you suggest different herbs that would give a good flavor for this recipe?
I’d suggest fresh thyme instead!
OMG…. My daughter and myself made this tonight, with a side of Mac N Cheese. Came out PERFECT, thank you so much for the recipe. I actually saved it so we can make it again. *** If anyone is making this, FOLLOW the recipe, the Garlic, Rosemary butter, AWESOME. Lauren, keep up the great work.
I’m not going to lie, this one took some convincing, but I was intrigued by the 20 min cook time. I must admit, the steaks were delicious! It didn’t quite have that sear that you get from the grill, but it was every bit as tender and delicious.
Will be making this tonight.
Would love to hear how it turns out for you!