Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Steak in the Air Fryer...who would have thought it would come out so good?!

After I made this juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak I've been trying all types of steak in my air fryer! I've even made a New York strip steak, Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak and a bacon wrapped chuck tender filet in the air fryer!

Honestly this is one of my favorite ways to cook steak, along with the Blackstone. It comes out perfect and juicy every single time!

I must admit the first time I made a T-bone steak in the air fryer I followed my same cooking time and directions as my ribeye and it came out more medium-well than medium rare.

I was disappointed.

I totally forgot that my ribeye was thicker than my T-bone steak and my ribeye was boneless. I'm assuming the bone in the t-bone long with the thickness made it cook quicker.

You'll still follow the same technique I used to cook my ribeye (pre heating the air fryer and flipping the steak halfway) but the cooking time has been reduced significantly.

And once your have your perfectly air fried t bone steak, top it with some grass fed butter, to this delicious horseradish aioli.

Air Fryer T-bone steak on a white plate butter and parsley on top. parsley in the back

Why You'll love this T-bone Steak in the Air Fryer

Quick and Easy - Cooking the steak in the Air Fryer makes it super easy and makes the clean-up fast.

Keto & Paleo Recipe - Steak is naturally low carb, and top with with butter or ghee to add even more fat

Ingredients

T-bone Steak
Seasonings: salt and black pepper
Optional toppings: grass-fed butter

ingredient photo T-bone steak, salt, and pepper

T-bone steak cooking time in air fryer

Medium rare - 8 minutes cooking time.
Medium - 10 minutes cooking time.
Medium well - 12 minutes cooking time.

The thicker the steak, the more you need to increase the cooking time.

Tools to make this T-bone steak in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer
Tongs
Meat thermometer

Air Fryer T-bone steak on a white plate butter and parsley on top. fork next to it

How to Cook T-bone Steak in an Air Fryer

Let the steak come to room temperature.
Preheat the Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 390F.
Salt and pepper the steak.
Transfer the steak to the Air Fryer basket.
Cook at 390F for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 4 minutes. This will be medium rare.

black tray with seasoned steak inside — Season T-bone steak with salt and pepper

Black air fryer with raw steak inside — Season T-bone steak with salt and pepper

Alternative Directions

Let the steak get to room temperature.
Season the T-bone with salt, pepper, and oil
Heat a skillet over high heat.
Add oil to the hot skillet and place the steak in the skillet.
Sear steak for 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer steak to a preheated oven at 425F.
Cook until it reaches your desire doneness.
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

What to serve with T-bone Steak

One of my favorite side dishes to pair with this T-bone steak is this Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus. You can also serve it with this Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash or this Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower.

If you're not watching your carbs, you'll love these Garlic Ranch Potatoes.

How to store

Store leftover T-bone steak in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

black air fryer with cooked steak inside

How to reheat

Microwave instructions

Remove the lid from the container or transfer it to a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 60-90 seconds on high.

Air Fryer instructions

Place T-bone steak in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350 for 2-3 minutes or until at desired temperature.

Air Fryer T-bone steak on a white plate butter and parsley on top. parsley in the back blue napkin in the back

FAQs

What cuts of meat are in a T-bone steak?

The T-Bone is cut from the short loin, and actually has two different steaks attached to the bone.

Is T-bone steak a good cut of meat?

T-bone steaks are generally considered one of the highest quality steaks.

Is T-bone tough or tender?

The T-bone steak is actually two steaks in one. The filet mignon side of the steak is more tender and the strip side of the T-bone less tender. Both are delicious though!