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Air Fryer Steak Bites

These quick and easy air fryer steak bites take only 6 to 8 minutes to cook. They are seasoned with lots of garlic and spices, and they come out tender and juicy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Resting for seasoning15 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

Steak bites

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, evenly cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Garlic butter

  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine steak, olive oil, paprika, italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors come together (if you're running out of time, even 5 minutes of seasoning works!) Tip: You can season up to 2 days in advance.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange steak bites on the air fryer basket, in one single layer, without overcrowding (cook in batches as needed). Air fry at 400 degrees until desired doneness: 6 for medium-rare, 8 minutes for medium, and 10 minutes for well-done. Note: There’s no need to spray the beef with cooking oil prior to cooking.
  • Make the garlic butter: Combine all the garlic butter ingredients listed above and mix. Set aside.
  • Serve the steak bites with the prepared garlic butter as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cut the steak into uniform pieces (1-inch) so it cooks evenly. I would not recommend cutting into smaller than 1-inch, since the interior may cook faster than the outside can develop a char.
  • Preheating the air fryer will help you get a better char on the outside.
  • Use a large air fryer and cook in batches as needed. I have a 5.5 quart air fryer. Arrange the steak bites in a single layer.
  • Make ahead: Season the meat up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate. Cook as directed.
  • Cooking times:
    • 6 minutes: medium-rare.
    • 8 minutes: medium.
    • 10 minutes: well-done.
 
Substitutions:
  • Sirloin steak: Ribeye or NY Strip.
 
Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg