Wondering if you can cook frozen steak in air fryer without thawing first? Yes, you can and this air fryer frozen steak recipe will show you how to in simple, quick, and easy steps. The steaks are tender, juicy, packed full of flavor, and ready from frozen to the table in less than 30 minutes.
Serve with side dishes like chips/French fries, pasta, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, salad, rice, broccoli, and many more.
Frozen Steak In Air Fryer (Air Fryer Frozen Steak Recipe)
Make restaurant-quality frozen steak in air fryer right in your kitchen with less than 6 ingredients without taking a trip to the grocery store.
Whether you are using ribeye, sirloin, round steak, T-steak, or flank steak, this air fryer steak recipe will show you how to cook it perfectly to get juicy, and tender steaks.
Are you on a protein diet? Steak is high in protein, low carb, and healthy when eaten in moderation as part of a healthy diet.
The air fryer makes frozen steak cook evenly and without first defrosting the steak, the moisture and juice are locked in.
You can choose to use any type of steak and cook it to be well done, medium well, medium, medium-rare, or rare depending on your most preferred choice. I love the well done cook level.
This recipe is so simple that it can be seasoned directly in the air fryer basket as shown in this post so fewer utensils to clean up after cooking.
Depending on the size of your air fryer and cut of the steak, you may be able to cook 2 steaks at the same time as I do.
Air fryer steak from frozen is easy, quick, and simple. Let me show you how to make it.
Related: Air fryer steak bites, Air fryer steak recipe.
Ingredients
Frozen steak- Ribeye, sirloin, or any of choice.
Salt
Black pepper
Parsley
Ginger powder
Olive oil
How To Cook Frozen Steak in Air Fryer
Here’s how to air fry frozen steak:
Remove frozen steaks from their package and load them into the air fryer basket.
Brush the top of the steaks with olive oil then season with half the seasoning mix. Be sure to cover the edges and spread out evenly to avoid salt concentration in some parts of the frozen steak.
Flip the steaks, brush with olive oil, and season with the remaining seasoning mix.
Turn on the air fryer and set it to a temperature of 200C/400F. Air fry steaks for 8-10 minutes and turn them to the other side using a tong. Air fry at the same temperature for another 8-10 minutes.
(This temperature is set for a well-done steak cook level. See the cooking time guide below for other doneness levels.)
If using garlic herb butter, now is the time to add it to the steaks.
Bring out the steak and let them sit for another 3-5 minutes before it is cut into - This locks in the juices and gives it time to redistribute the juices.
Cut and serve.
Note: Cutting the steak immediately after cooking will let the juice out and you will not achieve the desired result of a juicy, well moistured delicious steak.
How Long To Cook Frozen Steak in Air Fryer
While I love my steak well done, you can achieve your desired cooking level using this same recipe, and temperature with a little tweak to the cooking time. Below, I have included the time set for the different steak cooking levels. Be sure to turn steak halfway into cooking to ensure even cooking:
How long to cook frozen steak in air fryer is between 12-20 minutes. Aside from the doneness level required, the size, and thickness of the steak, are other factors to consider when determining how long to cook steak in the air fryer.
Well done- 20 minutes
Medium well-16 minutes
For Medium- 14 minutes
Medium rare- 12 minutes
Rare- 10 minutes
Remember, the size, and thickness of the steak is a factor in how long to cook steak in the air fryer. Using an instant meat thermometer to check the temperature inside the steak will help you determine the doneness level.
What To Serve With
You can serve with most side dishes. Below is a list of some of the foods I like to serve it with:
Chips/French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted baby potatoes, fried potatoes
Salad or Coleslaw
Sauteed or Boiled Broccolli
Gravy
Corn
Pasta
You can also add your choice of sauce.
How to Store
In the fridge: Place leftover in an airtight Ziploc bag and put it in the refrigerator. To retain its taste and moisture, do not refrigerate for more than 3 days.
In the freezer: To store air fryer steak for longer while it retains its juice, taste, and moisture, it is preferable to store it in the freezer. Put steak in an airtight Ziploc/freezer bag, label, and store in the freezer where it will be preserved for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Reheating steak in the air fryer, or microwave is the best way to achieve the same result as you did the first time you cooked it.
Bring steak out of the fridge or freezer, take the steak out of the Ziploc bag, and place it in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 160C/320F and air fry for 3-4 minutes or till warmed through depending on the size of the steak, whether it was stored in the fridge or freezer, and the thickness of the steak.
Tips On Making Air Fryer Frozen Steak
- Do not defrost or thaw the steak. Let it thaw while cooking. This will seal the juice and lock the spices in.
- Consider using extra virgin olive oil as first choice although olive oil, vegetable oil , and sunflower works well too.
- You can use any seasoning of your choice but be sure to evenly spread the seasoning to avoid too much seasoning concentrated on some sides.
- Use a good cut of steak to achieve best result. Marbled steak are great when air fried.
- Do not overlap the steak. Only cook more than one steak at a time if your air fryer basket can accommodate it without overlapping.
FAQs
Can you cook frozen steak in air fryer?
Yes, you can and you get juicy, and tasty steak that is as good as cooking it from fresh.
Should I defrost my steak before cooking in the air fryer?
No, defrosting steak first is unnecessary when cooking it in the air fryer. Follow this recipe and you won't make it any other way.
Is it better to cook steak frozen or thawed?
If cooking in the air fryer and the steak is frozen then it's best to cook without thawing, however, if they are not frozen, then it's best to cook from fresh.
What's the best way to cook frozen steak?
Air frying is the best, easiest, and quickest way of cooking frozen steak.
What temperature do you cook steak in air fryer?
I find 200C/400F the best temperature to cook frozen steak in air fryer. As air fryer types and brands vary, if you find that you have to adjust the temperature, do so accordingly.
Is there a particular type of steak that can be cooked in the air fryer?
This recipe does not limit you to a particular type of steak. I have cooked sirloin, T-steak, Ribeye, and round steak using this method and they all came out delicious, tender, and yummy.
Am I limited to the seasoning used in this recipe?
You can use your desired seasoning. You can also add additional spices or pepper just the way you love it.
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Recipe
Frozen Steak In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tong
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Steak Rib eye, sirloin, etc
- ½ teaspoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Ginger
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Remove frozen steaks from their package and load them into the air fryer basket.
- Brush the top of the steaks with olive oil then season with half the seasoning mix. Be sure to cover the edges and spread out evenly to avoid salt concentration in some parts of the frozen steak. Flip the steaks, brush with olive oil, and season with the remaining seasoning mix.
- Turn on the air fryer and set it to a temperature of 200C/400F. Air fry steaks for 8 minutes and turn them to the other side using a tong. Air fry at the same temperature for another 8 minutes. (This temperature is set for a well-done steak cook level. See the cooking time guide below for other doneness level)
- If using garlic herb butter, now is the time to add it to the steaks. Bring out the steak and let them sit for another 3-5 minutes before it is cut into - This locks in the juices and gives it time to redistribute the juices.
- Cut and serve
Notes
- Do not defrost or thaw the steak. Let it thaw while cooking. This will seal the juice and lock the spices in.
- Consider using extra virgin olive oil as the first choice although olive oil, vegetable oil, and sunflower work well too.
- You can use any seasoning of your choice but be sure to evenly spread the seasoning to avoid too much seasoning concentrated on some sides.
- Use a good cut of steak to achieve the best result. Marbled steak is great when air fried.
- Do not overlap the steak. Only cook more than one steak at a time if your air fryer basket can accommodate it without overlapping.
I love using my air fryer and want to learn time and temperature for cooking love looking at others meals and what they cooked
2 questions …. Should I preheat my Air Fryer before I start cooking the steaks? Is the Herb Garlic Butter brushed on after the steaks are finished cooking while they are resting?
No need to preheat the air fryer. The herb butter is put on the steak immediately after cooking so it melts into the steak.