Ninja Foodi Grill Steak - Airfryer Ribeye Steak

If you're looking for the perfect Ninja Foodi Grill Steak, you're in for a treat! It's the easiest way to make ribeye and it will be on your table in no time!

It can get a little technical to make the perfect steak. So read on to know how to make an easy Ninja Foodi Grill Ribeye Steak recipe - so easy and so tasty. It’s like bringing the steak restaurant experience home.

I grew up enjoying a variety of steaks, but if I have to choose, ribeye is one of my favorites. In the past, I used to cook it the traditional way (on the stove), but when I got my hands on the Ninja Foodi Grill, I had to try making a Ninja Foodi Airfryer Steak!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• With only a few, accessible ingredients, you can whip up a well-seasoned meal.
• The herbs and seasoning gives a flavorsome taste in every bite of the juicy steak.
• Cilantro Garlic Butter not only adds a fresh zing and a rich buttery flavor, it also looks appetizing on top as a perfect finishing touch!

THE INGREDIENTS

• Ribeye Steak: To choose a good rib eye steak, take a good look at the marbling (or fat content) in the steak. The higher the level of the marbling, the better the texture.

• Kosher Salt: this kind of salt is the best choice for making steaks because its coarse crystals are best absorbed by the outer layer of the steak.

• Black pepper: use freshly cracked instead of pre-ground pepper. This makes a huge difference in the taste.

• All purpose seasoning / Montreal steak seasoning: you can buy Montreal steak seasoning from the grocery store or make it at home. This seasoning includes black peppercorns, garlic powder, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, ground coriander, dill weed or seed, red pepper flakes.

• Olive oil: aside from the flavor it brings, olive oil has a high smoke point, which is a requirement in cooking steak. It’s also a better choice than other oils because at high temperatures, it doesn't break down into harmful compounds.

• Fresh Rosemary Sprigs: the best rosemary to use is the fresh one, but in the absence of a fresh sprig, you can also use dried.

• Thyme: fresh or dried, this earthy herb gives a steak dish depth of flavor.

• Butter: Butter gives a steak dish extra richness. Use it softened so that it will be easier to add the garlic and the cilantro.

• Garlic: Garlic and butter is one of the best pairings. Use minced garlic to make sure that it will be well incorporated in the butter mixture.

• Fresh cilantro: this brings tangy, citrusy flavor to the dish. It also brings warmth and balance to the dish.

• Worcestershire Sauce: to bring a deeper harmony of flavor, worcestershire sauce’s tangy, very earthy and sweet notes greatly levels up the garlic butter.

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS

For the meat

1. Remove steak from fridge and let it come to room temperature (about 20 mins). Don’t skip this step! Otherwise, you won’t achieve the perfect texture.
2. Add a coating of olive oil onto the steak. You can also opt to use canola oil spray as it works really well too. Remember that steak is seared better using high heat oil.
3. Season each side of the steak generously with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and Montreal or all-purpose seasoning. Make sure it’s even on both sides.
4. Turn on the Ninja Foodi Grill and set it to Grill Function - HIGH. Let it pre-heat so it gets to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This will give you a nicely seared crust.
5. When it's hot and ready, pop in the meat and put the sprigs of thyme and fresh rosemary on top.
6. Start grilling meat on one side for 4 minutes and then turn it over and grill for another 4 minutes or until it reaches a temperature of 135 degrees fahrenheit.

For the sauce

1. Place the softened butter in a bowl.
2. Mix in minced garlic, cilantro, Worcestershire Sauce and salt
3. Before serving, add cilantro garlic butter on top of the steak once it's done!

FAQs 

How do you grill a ribeye on a Ninja Foodi grill?

Preheat the Ninja Foodi Grill first by selecting the grill function (high). When it reaches 500 degrees, you can pop in the steak. You can also set the timer and adjust temperatures on the display panel.

How long do you grill a 1 inch thick ribeye steak?

Around 9-12 minutes, turn over at about 1 minute before halfway point. 

How long do you grill a 1.5 inch thick ribeye steak?

A: For thicker steak cuts, you can grill it for 12-15 minutes.

Can you cook frozen steak in Ninja Foodi?

Yes, you can! So when you’re hungry and can’t wait for the meat to thaw, Ninja Foodi Grill got you! Just make sure you preheat the equipment first before placing the meat on the grill.

Expert Tips

1. Blue rare, rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done - In order to achieve the doneness you prefer, it’s important to use a meat thermometer to monitor the interior temperature of the steak.
2. Medium Rare and Medium are the most recommended doneness points as the steak reaches its best flavor and juiciness.
3. Here’s a temperature guide to achieve the doneness you like:

Doneness	Temperature
Blue Rare	115°F
Rare	125-130°F
Medium Rare	130-140°F
Medium	140-150°F
Medium Well	150-160°F
Well Done	160-210°F

Drink Pairing

Red wine is a popular match for red meat, as they work well together. But if you don’t like red wine, you can prep a glass of white wine, whisky or martini.

If you don’t enjoy alcoholic drinks, soda is a good drink for this dish as well.

Side Dishes

If you want to add some side dishes, you certainly can! Here are some yummy suggestions:

• Caesar Salad as appetizer
• Mashed Potatoes
• Ninja Foodi Airfyer Roasted Vegetables