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Air fryer steak bites are what I make when I want steak without worrying about the smoke alarm going off. The pieces cook fast, get browned around the edges, and soak up all that garlic butter in minutes. It’s simple, juicy, and exactly the kind of low effort dinner that still feels like I did something.
Pair these steak bites with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.
Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Steak – Ribeye, sirloin, or filet all work here, depending on how tender or rich you want the bites. Try to get steak that doesn’t have much fat on it.
- Olive Oil – Helps coat the steak and encourages browning in the air fryer.
- Butter – Adds richness and gives the steak bites that garlic butter finish.
- Garlic – Brings bold, savory flavor that works perfectly with steak.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a tanginess and umami flavor.
The full written recipe with measurements is below on the recipe card.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. Cajun seasoning, steak seasoning, smoked paprika, or red pepper flakes all work if you want more flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat quickly in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes. I also like to reheat in the microwave.
Serve them with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, garlic butter green beans, or a salad.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound top sirloin steak , sirloin, boneless rib eye, or filet
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted, divided
- 3 cloves garlic , minced, divided
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Cut the steak into bite sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce and half of the butter & garlic to the steak. Mix together well.
- Air fry the steak for 5 minutes at 400 degrees, shake halfway through. Every air fryer cooks a bit differently so if it needs to be cooked more add it back in for a minute or two.
- While the steak cooks, mix together the remaining butter & garlic with the parsley.
- Serve immediately as it does not need to rest. Mix with the garlic & parsley butter. Eat and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
