Steak is the ultimate in luxurious fast food, and it doesn't get any better than this Ninja Foodi Grill Steak. When you take a perfectly charred steak that is juicy on the inside and then top it off with garlic chive butter, you have a meal that feels fancy but requires little hands-on time.
Don't have a Ninja Foodi Grill? I have got traditional grilling instructions too!
Steak always feels like such a luxury, but it is one of the easiest meals you can make in reality.
This Ninja Foodi Grill Steak recipe makes things even easier - you don't even have to go outdoors to get a beautifully charred steak!
Why Get a Ninja Foodi Grill
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My daughter got me a Ninja Foodi Grill for Christmas, and since then, I have been more than a little obsessed with it.
The Ninja Foodi Grill allows you to enjoy your favorite grilled dishes year around. Best of all, you don't have to worry about flair-ups caused by dripping fat.
If you have tried indoor grills before, you know that their convenience usually comes with a sacrifice in flavor and texture.
The Ninja Foodi Grill solves this problem with their Cyclonic Grilling Technology. Super-heated cyclonic air circulates around your food for all-over searing, while a high-density grill plate provides perfect grill marks.
It doubles as an air fryer and dehydrator, so it is more than just a grill! I can't recommend it highly enough.
Ingredients for Making Steak in the Ninja Foodi Grill
- Butter: I used salted butter. If you want to use unsalted butter you can add a bit of salt to the compound butter.
- Chives: If you don't have chives on hand, fresh rosemary or parsley are also great options. If you use rosemary, make sure that you chop it finely.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is best here. If you do not have it, you could use garlic powder in a pinch.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed lemon juice adds a subtle hint of acid to the butter.
- Red Pepper Flakes: This adds a touch of heat, but is not at all overpowering.
- Black Pepper: I recommend fresh ground black pepper.
- Steaks: I used strip steak, which is also sometimes called top loin, shell, sirloin strip, or Kansas City strip. If you choose a fattier cut, you may need to turn the temperature down a bit to avoid smoking.
- Seasonings: I generally recommend 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat. Adjust the amount to your liking.
- Oil: I use avocado oil for all of my high heat cooking. I don't recommend olive oil, but feel free to use your favorite high-heat oil.
Tips & Tricks
- Generally, strip steaks will be lean enough to avoid smoking. If you have a particularly fatty cut, try trimming the fat cab to ¼ inch thick or less to avoid excessive smoking.
- Salt your steaks for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before grilling. Salting ahead of time will help the salt get into the fibers of the meat, making it more juicy and tender. Pat the steaks dry just before salting and use at least one teaspoon per pound of meat. This helps to make the perfect steak every time!
- After slicing your steak, finish it with a touch of Maldon Sea Salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is essential to understand that the thickness of your steak will determine the cooking times needed to achieve your ideal internal temperature. Thinner steaks can only need 4 to 8 minutes to cook, while a thicker steak may take 12 minutes or longer. (Of course, this also depends on how you like your steak cooked.)
The best way to check for your steak's doneness is with an instant-read thermometer. Take the meat off the grill at least 5 degrees before it reaches the desired temperature. The temperature will continue to rise as the steak rests.
120 degrees F - Rare
130 degrees F - Medium-Rare
140 degrees F - Medium
150 degrees F - Medium-Well
160 degrees F - Well Done
You can use the internal probe, but I find it easier and more reliable to use an Instant Read Thermometer. To use either, insert the thermometer through the side to check for doneness.
I don't recommend using olive oil in the Foodi grill when cooking at high temperatures. Choose a heat-safe oil, like avocado oil instead.
The muscle fibers of meat contract when it is cooked. Let your steaks rest on a wire rack set on a baking sheet loosely covered with foil for about 10 minutes. This helps the fibers to relax and to hold onto moisture when sliced.
Slice your steak thinly against the grain. This will make it more tender to chew.
Tools Needed to Make Steak on the Ninja Foodi Grill
- Ninja Foodi Grill
- Instant Read Thermometer
- Tongs for flipping (Make sure they are heat-safe.)
How to Cook a Steak in the Ninja Foodi Grill
First, start by making the compound butter.
To do this, place softened butter in a medium bowl and add the chives, garlic, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Form the butter into a log with clean hands and wrap it with parchment paper.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Season the steaks and allow them to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. (You can skip this step if you are short on time.)
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. (Use an instant-read thermometer to determine doneness.)
Remove from the grill and tent with foil.
Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and then serve.
More Beef Recipes to Try
- Steak Gyros are ridiculously delicious and perfect for a weeknight meal!
- Mix up your burger night with these delicious Italian Burgers! Such a fun twist on a classic.
- Steak with Mushrooms is always a hit! Make it once, and it just may become a regular in your rotation.
- Greek Meatballs with Feta are so delicious! You are going to want to double the sauce.
Ninja Foodi Grill Steak
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless strip steaks
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other high heat oil
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a bowl and add the chives, garlic, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper.
- Stir until throughly combined. Form into a log and wrap with parchment paper.
- Place in the refrigerator.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Brush with oil.
Ninja Foodi Grill
- Select GRILL HIGH, and press START/STOP to start preheating.
- When the unit is preheated, place the steaks on the grill grate. Press them down for maximum charring.
- Close the hood.
- Cook for 5 minutes and flip. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes more (for medium-rare) or to desired doneness. (Use an instant-read thermometer.)
- Remove the steaks from the grill and place the butter slices on top.
- Tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
Outdoor Grill Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat. (About 500 degrees F)
- Transfer the steaks onto the grill.
- Cook for about 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the grill and place the butter slices on top.
- Tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
Jaclyn
Always looking for new recipes to make on our Ninja Foodi Grill - thank you!
Scarlet
What a great Ninja Foodi Grill recipe. This steak turned out perfect and so full of flavor1
Robin Donovan
This is so good! I'm never cooking steak any other way again!
Ann
Mmmm a delicious steak recipe made easy using the Ninja Foodi.
Sarah
thanks for the beautiful photos! It helped so much when I made my steak tonight. It turned out just as you said it would!