Description

This Marinated Air Fryer Ribeye Steak recipe brings bold flavors to a tender, juicy cut of beef, all cooked quickly and easily in your air fryer. The savory marinade, featuring soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and spices, infuses the steak for hours before a perfectly timed cook yields a medium-rare to medium steak with a delicious crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal, this recipe offers a healthy, gluten-free option packed with protein and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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Steak and Marinade

2 ribeye steaks (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Marinate the Steaks: Place the ribeye steaks in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over, ensuring each steak is well coated. Add fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs if desired. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Bring to Room Temperature: Remove the steaks from the marinade and let them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking. This step helps even cooking throughout the steak.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and preheat for 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the proper temperature before cooking.
Cook the Steaks: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through the cook time. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
Rest and Serve: Remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Optionally, finish with a pat of butter or sprinkle of flaky salt before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the steaks overnight to allow deeper penetration of the marinade.
Adjust cook time based on steak thickness and your specific air fryer model as temperatures and performance can vary.
Resting the steak after cooking is crucial to retain the juice and tenderness.
Optionally enhance the steak by adding a pat of butter or some flaky sea salt just before serving.