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

FAQs

How long to cook steak on an indoor grill? ›

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.

Depending on the selected temperature setting, it may take up to 8 minutes to preheat. Always wait for the unit to fully preheat before adding food. Adding food before preheating is complete can lead to longer preheat timing and overcooking of food.

On the outdoor grill, I cook my steak for 5 minutes per side. For a Ninja Foodi Grill filet mignon, I set the timer to 8 minutes for medium-rare or 10 minutes for medium and flip the steaks halfway through.

The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro Grill and Griddle is a large-capacity indoor electric grill (and so much more). This seven-in-one appliance is designed to grill, griddle, air fry, bake, roast, dehydrate and broil.

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.

The best grill temperature to grill a steak is high heat (450-550 degrees F.). To prepare steaks for the grill you will need to: Pat them dry: this helps the steaks get a better sear on them.

For less smoke, we recommend using oils with a high smoke point— like canola, coconut, avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil— instead of olive oil. ingredients in a single layer to ensure consistent browning and even charring. Unique design promotes optimal airflow for even cooking, crisping, and charring.

Can I use aluminum foil in the Ninja Foodi grill? Yes, you can use aluminum foil in the Foodi Grill just as you would in an outside grill.

At the halfway point the Foodi instructs you to flip the food, spelling it out on the screen in addition to producing an audible beep. Once your meat reaches target temperature you get another visual and audio cue to remove the meat from the grill.

How to cook a steak in a Ninja Foodi grill? ›

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.

What Grill Temp Should I Use? Filets should be cooked on the grill over medium-high heat. Ideally, you should get the temperature to around 450-degrees on a gas grill or set your filets on a grill rack directly over medium coals on a charcoal grill.

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.

These steaks cook fast! Depending on the thickness, they could be ready in under 5 minutes of cooking time so don't walk away! I don't recommend cooking super thin steaks on the Ninja. Anything less than 1/3-inch thick is going to overcook.

Broiling the Steak

Close the crisping lid and set the Ninja Foodi to the broil setting. Cook the steak for 4-6 minutes on each side for a medium-rare doneness, adjusting the time based on your desired level of doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak.

Close the Grill lid and select the Roast function on 250℉/121℃ and set the time for 3 hours. I like to flip the roast a few times during the cooking time to evenly brown both sides, but this isn't absolutely necessary. If you are making gravy, when the 3 hours is up, remove the roast and move it to a cutting board.