Air fry ribeye steak at 400°F for 10–16 minutes, flipping once.

# Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

- Temperature: 400°F
- Time: 10–16 minutes
- Flip: Yes
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: beef
- Servings: Times based on 1-inch thick ribeye steaks.

## Safe internal temperature

- 145°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb Steaks, Chops and Roasts — 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 63°C / 145°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Beef, veal and lamb — Pieces and whole cuts: medium-rare 63°C (145°F), medium 71°C (160°F), well done 77°C (170°F)” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- USDA FSIS also calls for a rest of at least 3 minutes after cooking.
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Bring to room temperature. Pat dry, brush with oil, season generously with salt and pepper. Use steaks 1-1.5 inches thick.
3. Air fry at 400°F for 10–16 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
4. Internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, then rest at least 3 minutes — the published safe minimum. Medium is 160°F (71°C) and well done is 170°F (77°C). Some cooks pull steak earlier for a pinker center, for example 135°F; that is a doneness preference below the safe minimum, not a food-safety recommendation.

## Tips

- Let steak rest at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking for even results
- Rest 5 minutes after cooking — internal temp rises 5-10°F during rest

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry ribeye steak at?

Air fry ribeye steak at 400°F for 10–16 minutes, flipping once.

### Do I need to flip ribeye steak?

Flip halfway through cooking.

### What internal temperature should ribeye steak reach?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F per USDA FSIS and 63°C / 145°F per Health Canada.

## Related

- https://howlongtoairfry.com/pork-chops/
- https://howlongtoairfry.com/lamb-chops/

## Sources

- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-garlic-butter-steak/
- https://www.seriouseats.com/reverse-seared-steak-recipe-5765729
- https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter-8351429

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Last verified: 2026-03-04