A woman's unconventional three-step technique for preparing steak has ignited a fierce debate online, with viewers torn between admiration and horror at the method.
The 'Life-Changing' Method Revealed
During an appearance on the popular podcast The Iced Coffee Hour, hosted by Graham Stephan and Jack Selby, a female guest was quizzed on her home-cooking secrets. When asked about her steak technique, she revealed a startlingly simple process: cooking it directly from frozen in an air fryer.
"I use an air fryer and cook it from frozen, covered in salt in an air fryer," she explained. A sceptical Selby sought clarification, asking, "You cook it from frozen?" to which she confidently replied, "It'll change your life."
She elaborated that for a steak approximately one inch thick, she cooks it for nine minutes on each side. Her reasoning was that starting from frozen creates a better crust as the interior cooks more slowly.
Putting the Hack to the Test
Intrigued by the viral claim, food influencer Saucceats decided to test the method scientifically. He selected a sirloin steak from Costco, noting its affordability, and lightly oiled it to help the salt adhere.
"It feels like a sin, but let's cook this frozen steak," he declared, setting his air fryer to 400°F (around 200°C) for eight minutes per side.
Midway through, he observed promising signs: "It's actually got some decent browning and the fat cap is rendered." After the cooking time was complete, the moment of truth arrived. Upon slicing, he noted, "It's got a nice pink centre, but it does have some grey banding on the side." The final verdict on taste? "Wow, that was actually good!"
A Divided Public Reaction
The method has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from the public. Comments on the content reveal a clear split in culinary opinion.
One conflicted viewer wrote, "I'm torn. I hate and love this," perfectly encapsulating the divisive nature of the hack. Others were quick converts, with one person stating, "I swear by steak in the air fryer - perfect every time."
A third commenter provided a real-world testimonial: "showed this to my guy who immediately went and cooked steaks in the air fryer. it worked. Recommend adding extra seasonings other than salt, but still."
While the debate over the perfect steak will undoubtedly rage on, this air fryer method from frozen has certainly provided a sizzling new topic for home cooks across the UK to argue over and try for themselves.
