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Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Published: Oct 9, 2022 · Modified: Jul 7, 2023 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 9 Comments

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This Air Fryer T-bone Steak is incredibly easy to make! It comes out super juicy and is fool proof! After you make a T bone steak in the air fryer you may never make one on the grill again!

Air Fryer T-bone steak on a white plate butter and parsley on top. fork on plate
Table of Contents
  • Air Fryer T-Bone Steak
  • Why You'll love this T-bone Steak in the Air Fryer
  • Ingredients
  • T-bone steak cooking time in air fryer
  • Tools to make this T-bone steak in the Air Fryer
  • How to Cook T-bone Steak in an Air Fryer
  • Alternative Directions
  • What to serve with T-bone Steak
  • How to store
  • How to reheat
    • Microwave instructions
    • Air Fryer instructions
  • FAQs
  • Air Fryer T-bone Steak
  • Readers Favorite Recipes

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

  1. Let the steak come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 390F.
  3. Salt and pepper the steak.
  4. Transfer the steak to the Air Fryer basket.
  5. 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
Transfer to the Air Fryer Basket
black air fryer with cooked steak inside
Flipping it halfway through.
T bone steak on white plate.
Transfer T-bone steak to a plate and enjoy!

Alternative Directions

  1. Let the steak get to room temperature.
  2. Season the T-bone with salt, pepper, and oil
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat.
  4. Add oil to the hot skillet and place the steak in the skillet.
  5. Sear steak for 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer steak to a preheated oven at 425F.
  7. Cook until it reaches your desire doneness.
  8. 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!

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

Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
This Air Fryer T-bone Steak is something the whole family will enjoy. This steak is so tender and juicy.
4.91 from 44 votes
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 9 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 T-bone Steak
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

This will be medium rare.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1292mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 55mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Air Fryer T-bone Steak, T-bone Steak, T-bone Steak in the Air Fryer
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Air Fryer T-bone steak on a white plate butter and parsley on top. fork next to it

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  1. Christopher Brown

    November 25, 2022 at 4:03 pm

    Air Fryer streak?!?!? You should be sentenced to three years in prison for even suggesting cooking a T Bone in an air fryer!

    I would rather eat frozen pizza from a box before I would eat a steak in an air fryer.

    Shame on you lol

    Reply
  2. Brooke

    February 01, 2023 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I am new to using the air fryer. We had this last night and it was perfect! I don't think I will be cooking steak any other way from now on! Thanks for helping me be a confident air fryer cook!

    Reply
  3. Lisa

    February 01, 2023 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Since it's too cold to be grilling steak outside, I decided to give the air fryer a try. My T-bone steak was cooked to perfection!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    February 01, 2023 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    I don't care what ppl say, I loved this! The meat was juicy and flavorful and it was far easier for me to cook a steak in the air fryer than ruin it every time on the grill or on the stove top! Great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Glenda

    February 01, 2023 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    So excited about and grateful for this recipe! I have wanted to try steaks in the air fryer for awhile now, but couldn't get up the nerve. Your scrumptious tips and instructions have made it simple. We made ribeyes and they were spectacular. I can't thank you enough!

    Reply
  6. Karen Kelly

    February 01, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    This was so easy and my meat-loving teens enjoyed it! Thanks for the simple recipe.

    Reply
  7. jerry. Watts

    November 06, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    We have not been able to use our kitchen due to a water pipe break.I decided to cook a T-bone steak in our Ninja. My wife was quite apprehensive.we have not had it long and the meat was a little on the dry side but not bad.I attributed that to difference in temp. In our cooker and the receipt. Our receipt called for 400 for 10-15 min. I started at380 for 8 min,flipping at 4 min. temp was 100, my target was 120 resting to 125 . Upped the temp. To 400 to get a rust. Checked temp every min to get to120. Fixed twice baked potatoes & mushrooms, all in the air fryer. my wife said all were outstanding.

    Reply
  8. Ann

    March 31, 2024 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much! I don’t have a grill and don’t like the mess of the broiler. This is the first time in a long time that I have enjoyed steak that I made for myself at home. It’s just the right amount of close heat on each side and was done so quickly!

    Reply
    • Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

      April 05, 2024 at 12:45 pm

      So glad you loved it! Crazy easy!

      Reply

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