Garlic Butter Steak

Perfectly seared steak with a golden crust, basted in garlic, butter, and herbs for bold flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth finish.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1–1.5 inches thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

🔹 Garlic Butter

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

🍳 Equipment

• Heavy skillet (cast iron preferred)
• Tongs
• Spoon (for basting)

Instructions

1. Prep the Steaks

• Pat steaks dry with paper towels.
• Rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Air Fry

• Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3–5 minutes.
• Place steaks in the basket without overlapping.

Cook times (approximate):

• Rare: 6–7 minutes
• Medium-rare: 8–9 minutes
• Medium: 10–11 minutes
• Well done: 12+ minutes

Flip halfway through cooking.

3. Make Garlic Butter

Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt together.

4. Rest & Serve

• Let steaks rest for 5 minutes.
• Top with garlic butter before serving.

Tips

• Use a meat thermometer for best results:
  • 52°C (125°F) = rare
  • 57°C (135°F) = medium-rare
  • 63°C (145°F) = medium
• Thicker steaks cook more evenly.
• Avoid overcrowding the basket.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Bring to Room Temp

• Take steaks out 30–45 minutes before cooking

🔸 Step 2: Season

• Pat steaks dry
• Season generously with salt and pepper

🔸 Step 3: Heat Pan

• Heat skillet over high heat
• Add olive oil until shimmering

🔸 Step 4: Sear

• Place steaks in pan
• Cook 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare
• Don’t move them—this builds a crust

🔸 Step 5: Add Garlic Butter

• Lower heat slightly
• Add butter, garlic, and herbs
• Tilt pan and spoon melted butter over steak continuously for 1–2 minutes

🔸 Step 6: Check Doneness

🔸 Step 7: Rest

• Remove steak and rest 5–10 minutes

🔸 Step 8: Serve

• Slice against the grain
• Spoon garlic butter over top

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Mashed potatoes or fries
• Roasted vegetables
• Fresh salad
• Garlic bread

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Dry steak well for best crust
✔ Use high heat for proper sear
✔ Don’t overcrowd pan
✔ Resting keeps juices inside

🔄 Variations

🧀 Parmesan Crust

Add grated parmesan at the end

🌶️ Spicy

Add chili flakes to butter

🍋 Lemon Garlic

Finish with lemon juice

🧄 Extra Garlic

Roast garlic beforehand for deeper flavor

❓ FAQs

Can I use another cut?
Yes—strip steak, filet mignon, or sirloin work well.

No cast iron?
Any heavy pan works, just ensure it’s very hot.

Can I cook in air fryer?
Yes, but you won’t get the same crust—finish in pan if possible.

⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~450–600
• Protein: ~35g
• Fat: ~40g