How to Grill Steak (Ninja Foodi Grill) - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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How to Grill Steak (Ninja Foodi Grill) - Recipes That Crock!? ›

Grill on one side for 5 minutes. Flip steaks and cook for 1 to 5 minutes depending on the steak thickness and desired doneness. For a one-inch thick steak cook for 1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for medium rare, 3-4 minutes for medium and 5 minutes for well done.

Select Grill High and allow your Ninja Indoor Grill to preheat. When your grill is ready (it will say ADD FOOD), place the steaks on the grill plate. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip. Cook for another 5 minutes or to desired doneness.

When FLIP is displayed, open the hood, flip the steaks, then close the hood to continue cooking.

Usually, that seasoning is kosher salt and black pepper, but some recipes call for a steak rub, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and other herbs and spices.

Consider this helpful guide: for a New York strip steak (1 inch thick), grill at 450˚F for 8 to 16 minutes or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. If you are using a grill with only one cooking surface, turn the steak once halfway through cooking.

The ideal temperature for cooking steak in the Ninja Foodi Grill is subjective and depends on your preferred level of doneness. However, a general guideline is to cook it at 400°F (200°C) for medium-rare, 425°F (220°C) for medium, and 450°F (230°C) for medium-well.

Medium Rare (130°-140°F)

A “medium rare” steak will be warm in the center. The steak will begin firming up on the exterior, but will remain very soft and tender in the center. A small ring of pink will begin developing around the edge, but the steak will still be primarily red in the center.

A well-done steak spends the maximum amount of time on the heat, resulting in a center with no pink. If you want to cook your steak to this level of doneness, make sure to stop cooking it when the temperature hits 155°.

A generous helping of kosher salt and coarse, freshly ground black pepper is all you need to complement the naturally juicy flavors of a good steak, but some people also like to add a little rosemary, cayenne powder, garlic powder, or garlic cloves to the mix.

3. Season the Steak: Steaks don't need much to make them great. Just before grilling, brush them lightly on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you want to get fancy, you can add spices like chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder to the rub.

Do you put seasoning or oil first on steak? ›

Let the steak come up to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season generously with your preferred seasoning. Rub canola oil on the grill. Heat your grill to high heat, and let it run at high heat for about 10 minutes.

Heat a grill to high heat, between 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. For a perfect medium rare steak, grill a 1 inch thick steak for 4-5 minutes per side. For a steak that is 1 1/2 inches thick, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time per side.

Absolutely! The Ninja Foodi allows you to grill your steak indoors, giving you that delicious char-grilled flavor. With its grill function, you can achieve beautiful grill marks and a mouthwatering sear on your steak.

The 1" filet cooked to medium rare will take 8-9 minutes. The 1" filet cooked well done will take 15-16 minutes. 15-8=7 minutes. So, I will cook the well done filet for 7 minutes and then add on the 1" filet that will take 8-9 minutes.

Preheat your Ninja Foodi to 'Air Fryer' or 'Air Crisp' mode at 400° F. This trusty appliance is about to work its magic! Next, place the steaks in a single layer in your Ninja Foodi. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes for a medium rare steak or 4 more minutes for medium.

Medium Rare (130°-140°F)

The steak will begin firming up on the exterior, but will remain very soft and tender in the center. A small ring of pink will begin developing around the edge, but the steak will still be primarily red in the center.