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.
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
Cooking time chartHow 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 minutesTips
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.