These air fryer steak bites are a quick, flavorful dinner option when you’re craving something easy to make yet totally delicious! You’ll enjoy tender, perfectly seasoned steak cubes dipped in luscious garlic butter sauce in about thirty minutes or less. Best of all, there’s no need to grill anything, as the air fryer will do everything for you!
It’s no secret that the air fryer has become a trusted and indispensable part of my kitchen. I love using mine so much that I even have a guide on how to make the most of it! Simply put, air fryers are fantastic when you’re whipping up quick, tasty, and healthy meals any time of the day.
My family loves steaks of all kinds (especially those slathered in homemade cajun butter), but cooking them can be a pain sometimes! So I thought, why not cook them in an air fryer? And let me tell you, this air fryer sirloin steak bites recipe is such a game-changer!
You’ll enjoy a nice exterior, juicy insides, and even the ability to customize the steak to your preferred level of doneness. Paired with a rich garlic butter dip, you’re in for a total treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients Needed To Make Steak Bites In An Air Fryer
Steak
- 1 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
Garlic Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions With Pictures
1. Add the steak pieces, salt, black pepper, allspice, and garlic to a large bowl.
2. Add the olive oil.
3. Mix until the steak pieces are well-coated with the seasoning.
4. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F.
5. Once heated, add the seasoned steak bites to the basket.
6. Air fry them for 6-10 minutes or to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak bites. Depending on how you like them cooked, you can aim for the following temperatures:
- Rare (125°-130° F)
- Medium Rare (130°-140° F)
- Medium (140°-150° F)
- Medium Well (150°-160° F)
- Well (Over 160° F)
7. As the steak cooks, melt the butter before mixing it with the minced garlic and parsley flakes in a bowl.
8. Once cooked, toss each steak bite in the garlic butter until well-coated.
9. Place them on a plate, serve, and enjoy!
Pro Tips For Juicy, Flavorful Air Fryer Steak
- Get Even: Make sure to cut the meat into small, same-sized portions so they’ll cook evenly in the air fryer.
- No Preheating Option? No Problem: If your air fryer does not have a preheat function, heat it for about 5 minutes before cooking the steak.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Don’t place too many steak bites in the air fryer basket at once so there’ll be enough space for air circulation. This will give you evenly cooked, crisped-up pieces. It’s best to cook in batches if you’re making them for a crowd.
- Just Flip It: To ensure the steak bites are evenly seared on both sides, flip them midway through cooking.
- Cooking The Steak Bites: If you’re wondering how long it takes to cook steak bites in the air fryer, below is the quick rundown of cooking times depending on the level of doneness you want:
- Rare: About 6 minutes.
- Medium Rare: About 7 minutes.
- Medium: About 8 minutes.
- Medium Well: 8-9 minutes.
- Well: 9-10 minutes.
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites Serving Ideas
Looking to impress your family and friends with your steak know-how? Try these presentation ideas:
- Dunk Them: Serve the steak pieces with extra garlic butter dip on the side. You can also offer other sauces like barbecue, ranch, or spicy mayo.
- On A Bed Of Greens: Up the healthiness factor of the meal by serving the steak bites on top of a green salad drizzled with your favorite dressing.
- With Carbs: Serve the steak with a side dish like mashed potato, smashed potatoes, or a cup of cauliflower rice.
- Wrap Them Up: Make a to-go option by placing the steak in a sandwich topped with veggies and condiments.
- Barbecued: Put the steak bites on a skewer, then serve alongside grilled or roasted vegetables.
Changing Up These Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak Bites
Want to spice up this air fryer steak bites recipe? Here are several ways how:
- Spicy Cajun: Instead of garlic butter, mix the cooked steak bites with Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper, then serve with a ranch dip.
- Herby Garlic: Add other fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to your garlic butter dip to make it more fragrant and savory.
- Lemony Goodness: Add lemon zest and lemon juice to your steak seasoning to brighten the flavors.
- Made Better With Cheese: Toss the cooked steak bites in a mixture of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garlic, then serve with the garlic butter dip on the side.
Storage And Reheating
Store: Leftover steak bites can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also store leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheate: You can reheat the steak bites in the air fryer or oven for about 5 minutes or until they’re heated and regain their crispy texture. You can also reheat them in the microwave for a few minutes, but this is less ideal since it might result in steak bites that aren’t as crispy.
One More Thing
The air fryer is my go-to for quick and healthy meal options, and it’s become even more useful thanks to this air fryer steak bites recipe!
You’ll end up with crispy steak pieces flavored to perfection with spices on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made even more scrumptiously savory by its garlic butter dipping!
You can enjoy this dish with various dipping sauces, alongside your favorite carbs, or even on top of a green salad. Plus, you can play with the flavors a bit to make them even more appetizing!
So if you’re in the mood for an amazing, hassle-free air fryer steak recipe, then this is one you should try ASAP!
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Delicious Garlic Butter-Dipped Air Fryer Steak Bites
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 lb top sirloin steak cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp garlic minced
Garlic Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
Instructions
- Add the steak pieces, salt, black pepper, allspice, and garlic to a large bowl.1 lb top sirloin steak, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp garlic
- Add the olive oil.½ tbsp olive oil
- Mix until the steak pieces are well-coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F.
- Once heated, add the seasoned steak bites to the basket.
- Air fry them for 6-10 minutes or to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak bites. Depending on how you like them cooked, you can aim for the following temperatures: Rare (125°-130° F), Medium Rare (130°-140° F), Medium (140°-150° F), Medium Well (150°-160° F), Well (Over 160° F).
- As the steak cooks, melt the butter before mixing it with the minced garlic and parsley flakes in a bowl.1 ½ tbsp butter, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- Once cooked, toss each steak bite in the garlic butter until well-coated.
- Place them on a plate, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Get Even: Make sure to cut the meat into small, same-sized portions so they’ll cook evenly in the air fryer.
- No Preheating Option? No Problem: If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, just heat it for about 5 minutes before cooking the steak.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Don’t place too many steak bites in the air fryer basket at once so there’ll be enough space for air circulation. This will give you evenly cooked, crisped-up pieces. Best to cook in batches if you’re making them for a crowd.
- Just Flip It: To ensure the steak bites are evenly seared on both sides, flip them midway through cooking.
- Cooking The Steak Bites: If you’re wondering how long to cook steak bites in the air fryer, below is the quick rundown of cooking times depending on the level of doneness you want:
Rare: About 6 minutes;
Medium Rare: About 7 minutes;
Medium: About 8 minutes;
Medium Well: 8-9 minutes;
Well: 9-10 minutes.
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