Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25–30 minutes
🥩 Ingredients
For the Steak & Onions
- 1 ribeye steak (1 lb)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- 2–3 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk (or cream)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
🧑🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Prep Potatoes
- Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
- Boil in salted water for 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
(Add sour cream if using.) - Keep warm while steak cooks.
✅ Step 2: Season the Steak
- Pat steak dry with paper towels.
- Rub both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Let sit 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
✅ Step 3: Caramelize Onions (Air Fryer)
- Toss sliced onions with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
- Air fry at 190°C / 375°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes until golden.
Tip: If your air fryer basket is small, caramelize onions in a skillet while steak cooks.
✅ Step 4: Cook the Ribeye in Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
- Place steak in the basket.
- Cook:
- 8–10 min for medium-rare
- 10–12 min for medium
- 12–14 min for medium-well
- Flip halfway through.
Internal temp guide:
- 52°C / 125°F = rare
- 57°C / 135°F = medium-rare
- 63°C / 145°F = medium
- 68°C / 155°F = medium-well
✅ Step 5: Rest & Plate
- Remove steak and let rest 5–7 minutes.
- Plate mashed potatoes.
- Top with caramelized onions.
- Slice steak against the grain and place on top.
😍 Optional Sauce (Quick Pan Drip Sauce)
If you want a sauce like restaurant style:
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the onions
- Pour in ¼ cup beef broth
- Stir until slightly thickened
- Drizzle over steak and potatoes
