Air Fryer Frozen Steak

Making frozen steak in the air fryer is a game changer! If you’ve forgotten to defrost something for dinner, you can toss frozen steak into the air fryer and have tender, flavorful meat in about a half an hour.

Sounds too good to be true, right? But trust us! Try this once and you’ll never have to worry about whether you’re prepared for dinner again!

What Kind of Steak Can Go in the Air Fryer?

We used tenderloin, but really, any steak will do! You can use any steak you want, as long as it will fit in the air fryer! An inch to an inch and a half thick is perfect. If your steak is any thicker, you’ll need to increase your cooking time.

What are the different types of steak?

If you want to experiment with different types of steak in the air fryer, here are some great options:

• T-Bone
• Strip Steak
• Tenderloin
• Ribeye
• Filet Mignon (but will likely need some added cook time)
• Skirt or Flank Steak

How Do I Know When My Steak is Done?

If you want your steak to be medium, a one-inch cut cooked for 15-20 minutes will cook perfectly. That’s what this recipe help you make: a perfectly cooked medium steak. For thicker or thinner cuts or different doneness, you can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

Here’s a quick guide:

STEAK DONENESS CHART
Rare: 120-130F
Medium Rare: 130-135F
Medium: 135-145F
Medium Well: 145-155F
Well: 155F+

Allow your meat to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking, before you slice it. This will allow your meat to reabsorb the juices and make your steak ultra tender. If you’re worried about it getting cold, simply tent a piece of foil over the top to help retain the heat.

Air Fryer Frozen Steak Ingredients

• 2 steaks
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make Perfect Steak in the Air Fryer

STEP ONE: Prep the steak. Place the steaks onto the air fryer tray. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

STEP TWO: Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Air fry the steaks for 7 minutes. Flip and brush with more oil and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for an additional 7-10 minutes.

Notes and Helpful Tips

• Use sea salt and freshly cracked pepper for the yummiest flavor. Many people feel that freshly ground salt and pepper is the best and only seasoning you need for a great steak!
• If you like, you can substitute garlic butter in place of the oil.
• Allow your steak to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting it so it has time to reabsorb the juices.

How to Serve Steak

You can serve steak alongside potatoes (baked or fries are common with steak), rice, or vegetables. If you’d like, you can serve with a steak sauce or garlic butter for dipping.

What to Do With Leftover Steak

Leftover steak can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Cover it tightly or wrap it in foil to keep it fresh. You can reheat it in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.

Generally, when you reheat steak, it will cook it further, so a rare steak may end up medium, and a medium steak may end up well done. For the best chance at retaining the original doneness, reheat the steak quickly in a hot skillet.

Ways to use leftover steak:

• Make steak sandwiches
• Add it to shepherd’s pie filling
• Make steak nachos
• Add it to a salad
• Add it to mac and cheese
• Make beef quesadillas
• Add it to pasta like fettucini alfredo
• Make a stir fry
• Make steak burrito bowls

FAQs

Now, you can cook the perfect steak in the air fryer every single time! No need to worry if it’s too cold outside to use a grill or if you forgot to defrost your meat. You can have a tender, juicy steak in 30 minutes with this perfect-every-time recipe for air fried steak.