Air Fryer Steak Bites

These Air Fryer Steak Bites are tender, juicy, and tossed in garlic butter for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

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These easy air fryer steak bites are just another reason to love your air fryer! It’s such an easy main dish for busy nights and has super simple ingredients. The tender, juicy, and flavorful steak is coated in a delicious garlic butter mixture, and it’s a quick 15-minute dinner recipe. Dinner time has never been easier when you add some roasted potatoes or roasted veggies on the side for a complete meal!

Why You’ll Love this Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe!

• The air fryer is a great way to cook steak because it cooks it fast, and it creates a crust on the outside, locking in all the flavor and juices.
• Air frying steak means it never comes out dry. Since it cooks quickly, it’s hard to overcook the meat. The steak comes out tender and juicy every time.
• You can pair this air fryer steak recipe with so many side dishes. You can also use them to make sandwiches or wraps! Or make a batch for weekly meal prep.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Steak Bites

• Steak – Dice up the steak into one inch cubes so that it cooks evenly in the air fryer. I like to use strip loin, tenderloin, New York strip steak or ribeye for this recipe.
• Olive oil – Use some olive oil to coat the steak bites so that the seasonings stick to them!
• Salt and black pepper – Simple salt and pepper is really all you need to add lots of flavor to steak. Feel free to use a different blend of spices and seasonings if you want!
• Butter – For the best results, use a high quality butter. It will ensure the best flavor for your air fryer garlic butter steak bites.
• Minced garlic – Minced some fresh garlic to make these steak bites extra flavorful!
• Parsley – Fresh herbs are the best way to add bold flavor to steak Use some fresh parsley in this recipe!

What Cut of Steak is Best for Air Fryer Steak Bites?

The nice thing about these air fryer garlic steak bites is that there are several different kinds of steak you can use. I don’t usually stick to one kind, I look for what’s on sale! Or if you have a favorite cut of steak use that type. Here are the ones I like to use:

• sirloin steak
• strip loin steak
• tenderloin steak
• strip steak
• ribeye steak
• top sirloin steak

How to Cook Steak Bites in the Air Fryer

Slice the steak into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife, about 1-inch cubes, and place them in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat the pieces evenly.

Place the pieces in the air fryer in a single layer and cook them for four minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you like your more well-done (no pink in the middle) add one minute of cooking time and repeat until yours is cooked to your liking.

How To Make Garlic Butter

The butter sauce is so easy you can make it while the steak bites are cooking.

Melt the butter in a skillet and then add the garlic. Cook it in the butter for about 30 seconds while stirring continuously.

As soon as the garlic is fragrant, remove the pan from the heat.

When the steak cubes are done cooking, take them out of the air fryer and add them to the skillet with the sauce.

Stir to coat the pieces evenly and then sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for garnish. Now you have the BEST Garlic Butter Steak Bites.

How do I know when steak is done?

Make sure to use an instead read meat thermometer to take the internal temperature of the steak to know when it’s done. This is the secret to making sure you get juicy steak bites instead of dried out. You can choose whatever level of doneness you want!

Can I make these steak bites without an air fryer?

Yes! You can make them on the stove top if you don’t have an air fryer. Follow this Steak Bites recipe for full directions.

Storage & Reheating

To store leftover air fryer garlic butter steak bites, place them in an airtight container then store in the refrigerator for three to four days. You can also freeze them for 2-3 months. Just allow to thaw before reheating.

We like to reheat these using the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the leftovers to the basket and heat for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Ready in 15 minutes and so, so, delicious! There is a whole lot to love about this air fryer garlic steak bites recipe. Pick up the ingredients and make them this week!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Tender pieces of steak tossed in garlic butter! Dinner doesn't get easy than these Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:4 minutes mins

Total:14 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak cut into bite size pieces or strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak or rib eye
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
• ▢ 2 Tablespoon salted butter
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon parsley fresh chopped

Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl add the olive oil, steak, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If your Air Fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, set it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 4 minutes. Check doneness after 4 minutes. We like ours a little pink inside. If not done, cook in one minute intervals.
• When the Air Fryer is preheated add the steak bites to the Air Fryer basket and cook for four minutes.
• While the steak is cooking, place the skillet on the stovetop. Melt butter in a skillet. When butter is melted, add garlic to the skillet, cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to brown. Remove from heat.
• When steak is done add to garlic butter, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Tips

Make-Ahead Tip: These are great for meal prep! If you want to do this, I recommend undercooking the steak bites a little bit. That way, when you reheat them, they will be perfectly cooked and not overcooked.

Storage Tip: They will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days in an airtight container.

Sauce Tip: I love the garlic butter sauce! But you can omit it and use other sauces for your bites – try using store-bought teriyaki sauce, BBQ sauce, or steak sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 347kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 38g (76%), Fat: 21g (32%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 119mg (40%), Sodium: 294mg (13%), Potassium: 603mg (17%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 260IU (5%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 57mg (6%), Iron: 3mg (17%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

What To Serve With simple air fryer steak bites

• Pile them on cooked rice and add a veggie like cooked asparagus, broccoli, roasted cauliflower, or corn on the cob.
• For a delicious comfort food dinner, pair them with some crockpot mashed potatoes and vegetable casserole.
• Recreate a steak house dinner and add a baked potato, creamed peas, and homemade dinner rolls!
• Or add some sweet potato fries or tater tots.
• Add a pasta side dish like Parmesan orzo or garlic butter noodles.

These are just a few ideas for a delicious meal that we love! Anything you love with steak will probably pair well with these bites, too.

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• Air Fryer Chicken Breasts are seasoned with a delicious rub and cooked until juicy and tender. They are great for an easy dinner or meal prep!
• Use your air fryer to make amazing Hamburgers! This is a fast dinner for weeknights.
• Make crispy breaded Chicken Parmesan in the air fryer, and you will get rave reviews!
• Crispy, delicious Air Fryer Bacon is so easy to make!
• Craving a juicy, tender pork chop with a delicious breading? These Air Fryer Pork Chops are bursting with flavor from a Parmesan breading.
• These homemade Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a quick and easy dinner recipe that are made in 30 minutes.