Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
In short: Sirloin steak cubes seared in a hot air fryer in about 8 minutes, then tossed in melted garlic butter and parsley while still hot. It takes about 22 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 300 kcal
Steak bites are quick, rich and easy to share, and the air fryer cooks them in under ten minutes with a browned outside. Cutting the meat into cubes means every piece gets a crust, and tossing the hot bites in garlic butter makes a sauce with no extra pan. Serve them with mashed potatoes or rice for dinner, or on toothpicks for a party. Use a tender cut such as sirloin or ribeye.
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Trim hard fat and cut the meat into even 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) cubes.
- Pat the cubes very dry, then toss with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes. Spread the steak in a single layer, working in two batches if the basket is crowded.
- Cook for 4 minutes, shake the basket, then cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. Medium doneness reads 63°C (145°F) in the center of a cube.
- While the steak cooks, melt the butter with the garlic in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
- Tip the hot steak bites into a bowl, pour over the garlic butter and toss. Rest for 2 minutes and serve.
Tips
- Cubes that touch will steam and turn gray. Keep a little space around each piece and cook in two batches rather than one crowded one.
- Well done steak takes about 2 more minutes. Cheaper cuts such as stewing beef will be chewy, so stay with sirloin, ribeye or strip steak.
Questions and answers
What cut of steak is best for air fryer steak bites?
Sirloin, ribeye and strip steak are tender enough to cook quickly. Tenderloin works too but is more costly.
How do I keep steak bites from drying out?
Cut them into larger cubes, avoid overcooking, and rest them for 2 minutes. Tossing them in butter also keeps them moist.
Can I make steak bites ahead?
They are best fresh. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days and can be reheated in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 2 to 3 minutes.
How long does it take to make Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites?
About 22 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 12 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites?
About 300 kcal per serving, with 33 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 300 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 670 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
