1. Take the steaks out of their cooling place and set them aside to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. To make the garlic-cilantro butter, combine the softened butter, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper (if using), lime zest, pepper, and salt in a small mixing bowl. To combine and stir well:
3. Beat the ingredients with a fork.
4. Roll the butter into a little block using a bit of plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate the butter mixture for 30 minutes before serving.

• In the meantime, combine the Tex-Mex spice, brown sugar, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
• Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil, and then season the surfaces using the spice mixture.
• Cook the steaks for 7 minutes at 400 degrees inside the basket of an air fryer, making sure to keep them arranged in a single layer. Cook for an extra 3 to 7 minutes on the other side, or until the steaks reach a temperature of roughly 135 degrees for medium-rare.
• Slice the butter into slices and place them over the hot steak pieces. Allow 5 minutes of resting time before slicing into the steaks and serving them.

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