Name: Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 steaks (, rib-eye, strip steak or T-bone, 1 inch thick); kosher salt and pepper; 2 Tablespoons salted butter (, at room temperature); 1 teaspoons fresh rosemary (, finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (, minced)

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This easy Air Fryer T-Bone Steak recipe delivers a perfectly seared, juicy steak with a restaurant-quality crust in just 10 minutes of cooking time; no grill or cast iron skillet required.

This Air Fryer T-Bone Steak recipe tastes like it came off the grill! It has that seared crust while staying juicy inside. Top it with a quick herb better for a truly gourmet meal in 20 minutes!

Did you know your Air fryer can make a great steak?

I used to think you needed a fancy grill or a smoking-hot cast iron pan for a great steak recipe but this air fryer method completely changed the game for me! No heating up the grill and I use air fryer liners to make clean-up super easy. The steak is perfectly cooked and juicy.

When choosing a type of steak, you want something at least 1-inch thick with some marbling. We recommend a T-bone steak, ribeye, NY strip or Sirloin for the air fryer.

Try my other air fryer recipes, like Air Fryer Salmon Bites, Homemade Crab Cakes, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets!

How to cook T-Bone Steak in Air Fryer:

Make Herb Butter and Prep Steak: Take steaks out of the fridge and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Season each steak with salt and pepper. Make herb butter by combining all ingredients in a bowl then keep in the refrigerator.

Air Fry and Rest: Spray air fryer basket then place steak in basket. Air fry for 4 minutes then flip and cook for 3-5 minutes longer, until desired doneness is reached. Use a meat thermometer: 130-135°F for medium rare, 135-140°F for medium. After steak is done, let it rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes with foil covering it.

Serve: Add a spoonful of herb butter on each steak and serve with instant pot mashed potatoes, a wedge salad, and no-knead artisan bread! Don't miss all of my other high protein recipes!

Learn how to make a t-bone steak in air fryer that will rival the steakhouse. It's quick, easy, and gives you juicy steak every time.

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Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Author: Lauren Allen

Make perfectly cooked Air Fryer Steak with a crispy, caramelized exterior and tender, juicy center in under 15 minutes from start to finish. Serve it with our easy herb butter to take it over the top!

Prep: 2

Cook: 8

Rest Time: 10

Total: 20

Servings:

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, , finely 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.
2 steaks, kosher salt and pepper
Make herb butter by combining the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2 Tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoons fresh rosemary, 1 clove garlic
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.

Notes

For Frozen Steak: Air Fry at 360 degrees for 12-18 minutes, or until desired doneness. Allow to rest before slicing.

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 as tacos!

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.

Serve Steak with:

Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Baked Potato Salad, 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

Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 168mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 615mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 385IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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I originally shared this recipe April 2022. Updated March 2024 and December 2025.

5 from 11 votes (7 ratings without comment)

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Alice

10 months ago

I admit to original skepticism, but this was delicious. I live in California where it is almost always possible to light up the outside grill, but got lazy and tried this instead. Not that charcoal flavor you get from actual grilling, but so easy and so delicious!

Patty C

1 year ago

I followed your exact recipe, and this came out perfectly! So delicious and easy!

Marlene

3 years ago

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?

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Lauren Allen

Reply to Marlene

I’d suggest fresh thyme instead!

Thomas Bizieff

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.

Ava

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.