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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

Published: Jun 21, 2024 · Modified: Aug 8, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 2 Comments

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These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steaks come out incredibly juicy! They cook in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for when you want a quick and easy low carb dinner.

Sliced Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak with a side of cheesy mashed cauliflower on a white plate

Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

Air fryer bacon-wrapped ribeyes are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a juicy steak! No need to worry about the weather and using a grill, plus clean-up is a breeze.

The air fryer cooks the bacon to crispy perfection, while the ribeye inside is tender and medium rare. This ribeye recipe is perfect for those who want a quick and easy way to prepare a fancy meal without having to fire up the grill.

You know I'm completely obsessed with using my air fryer to cook steaks. I've probably made this air fryer ribeye recipe upwards of 20 times now. It comes out perfect every single time.

Most recently I made this bacon wrapped chuck tender filet in the air fryer, and it made me want to try wrapping a ribeye in bacon.

Just so you know, this bacon-wrapped ribeye will now be on our weekly rotation. It's a delicious low-carb and clean keto recipe.

If you’re looking for more air fryer steak recipes, check out these Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks, Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks, Petite Sirloin Steaks, and this Air Fryer T-bone Steak.

Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak in the air fryer basket

Ingredients

  • Grass-Fed Ribeye steaks
  • Uncured Bacon
  • Seasonings: kosher salt, ground black pepper
ingredients of ribeye steak, bacon, salt and pepper

Tips & Tricks

Since these are slightly smaller ribeyes than I typically use for air frying, I did not pre-heat the air fryer. In my normal air fryer ribeye recipe I use a 1# ribeye and it is pre-heated and cooked for 12 minutes total.

But if you are using thick cut bacon, you should be okay to pre-heat the air fryer. But if you use normal or uncured bacon, skip the pre-heating step or you might have burnt bacon and rare meat.

Or if you're using thick ribeyes, you can pre-heat the air fryer.

Tools to make this easy recipe

The Cosori Air Fryer is a great air fryer because of the big basket. It’s perfect for a variety of recipes.

Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak in the air fryer basket

How to make Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

  1. First, let the ribeyes come to room temperature. Then, salt and pepper the steak. Stretch out the pieces of bacon to make them easier to wrap the steak. 
  2. Then take one piece of bacon and wrap it around the steak. Next, take another piece of bacon and tuck one end under the first piece and wrap it around the steak. Repeat with the third piece of bacon and tuck the end into the bacon to secure it. Repeat with the other ribeye and bacon strips.
  3. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes, flip the steak over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. This will result in a medium-rare steak. 
  4. Open the air fryer basket and transfer your steak to a plate. Let sit for 5 minutes before eating. Top with butter or desired toppings.
raw bacon wrapped ribeye steak on a white plate
Salt and pepper the steak. Wrap pieces of bacon around the steak until it's fully covered.
Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak in the air fryer basket
Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes at 390F, flip the steak over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. This will result in a medium-rare ribeye steak
Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak on a white plate
Let sit for 5 minutes before eating. Top with butter or desired toppings.

Substitutions

If you don’t have Ribeye Steak, then you can always substitute it with NY Strip Steaks. Or if you want a pricer option, you can use filet mignon.

If you're curious about how a ribeye steak stacks against and New York Strip, check out this post on Ribeye vs. NY Strip Steak.

Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak with a side of cheesy mashed cauliflower on a white plate

What to serve with Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

If you are like me and eat mostly low carb, then you will love making this Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. They pair perfectly together, and it's a great substitution for mashed potatoes. You may also want to pair it with this Greek cucumber salad.

For sides that are made in the air fryer, try this Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Asparagus or Air Fryer Broccolini.

How to store

Store any leftover steak in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Try using it to make breakfast burritos or make a leftover steak breakfast in the morning.

How to reheat

Place steak in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 390F or place on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1-2 minutes.

FAQs

Can I use any type of steak for this recipe?

Yes, you can use any type of steak for this recipe, but the time and temperature is specific to a ribeye steak.

Can I cook the steak without the bacon?

Yes, you can absolutely cook the steak without the bacon if you prefer. You may just need to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer before cooking?

For this recipe no because I used smaller ribeyes. But if you have larger ribeyes or thick cut bacon you will need to pre-heat the air fryer.

How long should I cook the steak for?

Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the steak and bacon, but typically, 12-15 minutes at 390°F for a medium-rare to medium doneness.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon?

Yes, you can use turkey bacon if you don't want to use pork bacon, but keep in mind that it may not get as crispy as regular bacon.

Can I marinate the steak before cooking?

Yes, you can marinate the steak for added flavor before wrapping it in bacon and air frying it. Just be sure to pat the steak dry before wrapping it in bacon.

Sliced Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak with a fork in it and with a side of cheesy mashed cauliflower on a white plate

Air Fryer Steak Recipes

If you loved this juicy bacon-wrapped ribeye made in the air fryer, check out these other delicious air fryer steak recipes.

  • Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks
  • Air Fryer T-bone Steak
  • Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets
Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak in the air fryer basket

Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steaks come out incredibly juicy! They cook in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for when you want a quick and easy low carb dinner.
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Total Time 18 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 983 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pound ribeyes 2 ribeyes at room temperature
  • 6 pieces bacon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Salt and pepper the steak. Stretch out the pieces of bacon to make them easier to wrap the steak.
  • Then take one piece of bacon and wrap it around the steak. Next take another piece of bacon and tuck one end under the first piece and wrap it around the steak. Repeat with the third piece of bacon and tuck the end into the bacon to secure it. Repeat with the other ribeye and bacon strips.
  • Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes at 390F, flip the steak over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. This will result in a medium rare steak.
  • Open the air fryer basket and transfer your steak to a plate. Let sit for 5 minutes before eating. Top with butter or desired toppings.

Notes

Since these are slightly smaller ribeyes I did not pre-heat the air fryer. In my normal air fryer ribeye recipe I use a 1# ribeye and it is pre-heated and cooked for 12 minutes total. Since these are smaller and wrapped in bacon I didn’t want to inside of the steaks to get above medium rare and the bacon not to be cooked.
If you have thicker steaks you can pre-heat your air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 983kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 77gFat: 74gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 1044mgFiber: 0.03gVitamin A: 76IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 6mg
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  1. Luke

    July 17, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Not even close to proper time and temperature estimations. At about 20 minutes they were still VERY rare.

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    • Lara

      July 20, 2023 at 8:33 pm

      Hi Luke, I'm sorry that your steaks did not come out at the proper temperature. Did you read my notes section? These ribeyes were smaller than my normal 1# ribeyes so I did not pre-heat the air fryer. If you have larger ribeyes you will want to pre-heat it. Also, were your ribeyes at room temperature before your cooked them? If they weren't they will come out more raw. Hope these tips help 🙂

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