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5 from 3 votes

Frozen Steak in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen steak in the air fryer results in a tender juicy steak and is a fast weeknight dinner idea requiring no thawing.
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, British
Servings: 1
Calories: 523kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £3.84

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen steak (approx 230g) (£3.84)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Preheat the airfryer basket at 205°C/ 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • Coat the frozen steak in oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook at 205°C/ 400°F for 10 minutes. I prefer to not rotate the steak to maximise browning on one side, without overcooking it.
  • Cover in foil and all the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Avoid Flipping: Do not flip the steak during cooking to ensure proper searing.
  • Don’t Overcrowd: avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. 
  • Rest the Steak for  5-10 minutes. 
  • Undercook When Uncertain: better to undercook a steak than to overcook it, as you can always cook it further. 
  • Preheat the Air Fryer for optimal searing. These estimates are for a 1 inch thick Ribeye cooked at 400℉/200℃:
    • Rare:  49-57℃ (120-130℉) approximately 10 minutes.
    • Medium Rare:  54-57℃ (130-135℉) approximately 12-14 minutes.
    • Medium:  57-63℃ (135-145℉) approximately 16 minutes.
    • Medium Well:  63-68℃ (145-155℉) approximately 20 minutes
    • Well Done:  68-74℃ (155-165℉) approximately 22 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Protein: 54g | Fat: 34g