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Air Fryer Steak Bites

These air fryer steak bites are perfect for any beef lover. Seasoned chunks of your favorite steak are air-fried to tender, juicy perfection and coated in a butter parsley mixture for an even richer flavor.

I love steak in all its forms. Seared, grilled, slow-cooked. Steak is always a great choice. But for my money, it doesn’t get better than steak bites. Air-frying cubed steak gets it so moist and tender, and that butter coating just seals the deal. It’s so good! I know once you try this recipe, you’ll agree.

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

  • Simple Ingredients: It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make these steak bites.
  • Easy: Just air fry the steak bites and melt butter. That’s about all there is to it!
  • Tender: Air frying the steak bites makes them so tender.
  • Rich: The parsley butter adds richness and even more flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak of choice – cut into small chunks
  • 1 rounded teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 rounded teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 level teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, this is optional
  • For the garlic butter:
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic cloved mashed or chopped finely
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley – chopped

Substitutions and Variations

  • Steak: Use your favorite cut of steak for this recipe. You could also use pork cubes.
  • Seasonings: Play around with the seasonings to suit your individual taste.
  • Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
  • Less Sweet: The brown sugar is optional. Feel free to leave it out for a less sweet version.

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites

1: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

2: Toss the steak cubes with the spices and olive oil in a bowl until coated.

3: Place the chunks in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes. Cook longer if you want a more well done steak.

4: While the steak bites cook, mix the softened butter, garlic and parsley.

5: Toss the mixture over the cooked steak bites and mix until well-coated. Enjoy!

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.

Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.

Reheat: Defrost the steak bites in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. Then, microwave them at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Seve these steak bits with french fries, mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted potatoes, along with your favorite vegetables.

Tips

  • For best results, preheat your air fryer. It’s a myth that air fryers don’t need to be preheated.
  • Cut the steaks into uniform bite-size pieces for even cooking.
  • Be sure the butter is very soft so it melts when you mix it with the steak. You can even microwave it to partially melt it.

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FAQ

What is the best cut of steak for steak bites?

While any cut will work, ribeye is one of the better options. It has the perfect amount of marbling, making it tender and juicy without being overly fatty.

Do you have to preheat an air fryer?

You should always preheat your air fryer. It only takes a couple of minutes, and it ensures your food cooks evenly and at the optimal temperature.

Can I melt the butter for the steak bites coating?

You can, but it’s better to just make it incredibly soft. Super soft butter still has enough body to coat the steak bites evenly and effectively. Melted butter tends to slide off of the meat too quickly.

Air Fryer Steak Bites

These air fryer steak bites are perfect for any beef lover. Seasoned chunks of your favorite steak are air-fried to tender, juicy perfection and coated in a butter parsley mixture for an even richer flavor.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Meal
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, air fryer steak bites, steak bites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Pam

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak of choice – cut into small chunks
  • 1 rounded tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 rounded tsp onion powder
  • 1 level tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt, I uses coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar, this is optional

for the garlic butter and parsley

  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder for one clove garlic crushed
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh parsley – chopped

Instructions

  1.  1:Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

    2:Toss the steak cubes with the spices and olive oil in a bowl until coated.

    3: Place the chunks in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.

    4: While the steak bites cook, mix the softened butter with garlic and parsley.

    5.Toss mixture over the cooked steak bites and mix until well-coated. Enjoy!

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