Ribeye Steak with Broccoli and Bell Pepper in Air Fryer
A juicy ribeye steak cooked quickly in the air fryer, alongside roasted broccoli and bell pepper. Perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Steps
- 1
Season the steaks on both sides with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Toss broccoli and bell pepper with olive oil and salt until well coated.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the steaks in the basket and the vegetables in another basket or on a separate tray.
- 4
Cook the steaks for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium. Cook the vegetables for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
- 5
Let the steaks rest for 3 minutes before serving. Serve alongside the roasted vegetables.
Shopping list
2 small steaks (ribeye or sirloin, approx 350g total), olive oil, 200g broccoli, 2 bell peppers, salt, pepper, garlic powder
Recipe story
Ribeye steak is a classic American cut, prized for its tenderness and rich flavor. Broccoli originated in Italy and was cultivated since Roman times, while bell peppers come from Central America and were introduced to Europe in the 16th century. This recipe combines global culinary influences, perfectly adapted for modern air fryer cooking.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
