Frozen Steak in Air Fryer

A fork holds a slice of medium-rare steak garnished with chopped herbs. Several slices, cooked from frozen in an air fryer, are arranged on a plate in the background, also sprinkled with herbs, against a backdrop of blurred green foliage.

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Frozen steak in air fryer directions so it comes out tender and juicy. How to cook frozen Ribeye, T-bone, Filet or Sirloin perfect in Ninja Foodi or Cosori!

Prep Time5

Cook Time13

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, frozen, steak

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

2 medium steaks sirloin, 1 inch thick pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Brush olive oil on frozen steaks, on both sides.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides, along with any other seasonings you desire.
Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F. Put frozen steaks in once preheated, not overlapping.
Set to 16 minutes total, flipping halfway thru. (timing will vary depending on how thick each piece is and how well done you want them to be). This is based on 1" thick pieces, cook time chart below in notes.
When time is up leave the basket alone and leave steaks inside to allow meat to rest and continue to cook thru for 5 minutes inside the basket. Then remove and slice against the grain.

Video

Notes

Frozen Steak Cook Time

Based on 1" pieces, for 1/2 inch thick decrease timing by 2 minutes, 1/4" thin pieces cut cook time in half but for all flip half way thru.

Rare (120–125°F): 12–14 minutes

Medium Rare (130–135°F): 14–16 minutes

Medium (140–145°F): 16–18 minutes

Well Done (150°F+): 18+ minutes

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