Frozen Steak in an Air Fryer

You are going to love cooking frozen steak in an air fryer. It’s so easy to do and only takes 15 minutes. The steaks turn out so juicy and tender that you’ll never want to barbecue your steaks again! 

Why you will love this recipe:

• It’s so easy! Forgot to take your steaks out to thaw? No worries! Cooking frozen steak in air fryer will save you so much time. 
• Your steak will turn out perfectly tender and juicy. No matter what kind of steak you like, whether it’s T-bone, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, or New York Strip you can cook any cut of steak from frozen in your air fryer and it will turn out just as good as when you cook it on your barbecue! 
• No matter how you like your steak, whether it’s medium rare or well done, I’ve included directions for how to cook your steak exactly how you like. 
• This recipe is so versatile. You can use your favourite cooking oil, whether that’s olive oil, butter or avocado oil and season your steak however you like. 

Ingredients and substitutions: 

• Frozen steaks – No matter what cut of steak you have, whether it be frozen filet mignon, frozen ribeye, frozen New York Strip or frozen T bone steaks this method of cooking will work for any of them.
• Cooking oil – I love using either avocado oil or butter but any type of oil will work. This helps the steaks turn out extra tender and juicy. 
• Seasonings – I love just salt and pepper but feel free to use your favorite steak seasoning instead. 

How to cook: 

Step one:

First, coat both sides of the frozen steaks with the oil (or butter), salt and pepper.

Step two:

Next, place the frozen steaks on the rack or in the basket of your air fryer and cook them for 15 minutes at 360F. Note, please refer to the cooking chart below for cooking time variations depending on how you like your steak cooked. 

Step three:

Remove the cooked steaks from the air fryer and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving. After they have finished resting, serve them and enjoy! 

Frozen Air Fryer Steak Cooking Guide:

The recipe card and instructions above includes the cooking time for medium rare steaks. If you like your steak cooked another way, please refer to the cooking times below (these are all for frozen steaks) and modify the time accordingly. Note, all cooking times are based on a cooking temperature of 360F using a steak that is 0.5 lbs and 1 inch thick and cooked in a Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer. These times should serve as a guide. You may need to modify them based on the air fryer you have and the steak you are cooking. 

• Rare – 13 mins 
• Medium-rare – 15 minutes 
• Medium – 17 minutes
• Medium well done – 19 minutes
• Well done – 21 minutes

Chef’s tips: 

• Every model of air fryer is different, so you may have to adjust the cooking time if you are using a different model than I do. This is especially true if you are using a basket style air fryer as I have not tested this recipe in a basket style air fryer. 
• I use grass fed and grass finished steaks and the cooking times are based on that. If you are using grain fed beef you may have to adjust the cooking times.  
• The steaks I used for this recipe were ribeyes that were 0.5 lbs, and 1 inch thick – if your steaks are a different size or thickness you will need to modify the cooking times.
• If you have any leftover frozen steaks that you don’t cook, put them back in the freezer to cook at a later date. 
• If you have any leftover cooked steak, put it in an air tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then reheat it when you are ready to eat it. 

Variations and add ins: 

• You can use any type of cooking oil that you like for this recipe – avocado oil, olive oil, butter or ghee all work really well. 
• Feel free to season your steaks however you like – I like simple salt and pepper but you could easily use your favorite steak spice instead. 
• I like my steaks cooked medium rare, and the cooking time in the recipe card is based on that. If you like your steak cooked another way, please refer to the air fryer steak chart below and modify the cooking time accordingly. 
• If you are using a basket style air fryer, you will need to flip the steaks half way through the cooking time. 

What to serve with steak:

• A side of cooked vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers or cauliflower. 
• A side salad such as Caesar salad, coleslaw or broccoli salad or potato salad. 
• Potatoes – roasted, baked or mashed are all delicious. 
• French fries or sweet potato fries. 

Frequently asked questions: 

Can I cook frozen steak in an air fryer?

Yes! It’s so easy to cook frozen steak in an air fryer and only takes 15 minutes to cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Can you air fry a frozen sirloin steak?

Yes! You can air fry any cut of frozen steak, including sirloin steak. 

Do I need to let my steak rest?

You don’t have to, but you will want to. Letting your steak rest for a few minutes after cooking it ensures the juices stay in, and don’t seep out which happens if you slice it right after cooking it. If you want the most juicy, tender steaks possible you will want to let your steaks rest for 5 or so minutes. 

What goes well with steak?

There are so many things that go with steak but here are some of my favourites: 

• French Fries – I love cooking these from frozen in my air fryer too! 
• Steamed Broccoli 
• Potato Salad
• Your favorite coleslaw – I love both my Asian Coleslaw and Apple Coleslaw or this really simple Keto Coleslaw
• Broccoli Salad

OTHER AIR FRYER RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE: 

• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
• Air Fryer Broccoli 
• Air Fryer French Fries 

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Frozen Steak in an Air Fryer

You will love cooking frozen steak in the air fryer! It's so easy to do and the steak turns out so juicy and tender. You'll never want to bbq your steaks again!

Course Dinner, Main Course, Meat

Cuisine American

Keyword 3 ingredients, carnivore, under 15 minutes

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 532 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 steaks
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil of choice)
• sea salt (to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Coat both sides of your frozen steaks with the oil, salt and pepper.

   

2. Place the steaks on the rack of your air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 360F.

   

3. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes before serving.

   

Recipe Notes

1. The steaks I used for this recipe were ribeyes that were 0.5 lbs, and 1 inch thick - if your steaks are a different size or thickness you will likely need to modify the cooking times.
2. This method is for medium rare steak - if you like your steak cooked more or less please refer to the chart in this post to modify the cooking time accordingly
3. Feel free to use any type of cooking oil that you like. I've tried avocado oil, coconut oil, butter and ghee and they all work.
4. Nutritional information will vary depending on the specific steak you use, the oil you use and the spices you use. 

Nutrition Facts

Frozen Steak in an Air Fryer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 Calories from Fat 351

% Daily Value*

Fat 39g60%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 138mg46%

Sodium 118mg5%

Potassium 606mg17%

Protein 45g90%

Vitamin A 34IU1%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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