Description
Tender, juicy steak bites coated in savory garlic butter — perfectly cooked in your air fryer in under 20 minutes. This easy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe is quick, hearty, and full of flavor, ideal for weeknights, parties, or even Ramadan platters.
Ingredients
For the steak bites: 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (or ribeye, strip), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) For the garlic butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped ½ teaspoon paprika (optional) Optional add-ins: 1 pound baby potatoes, halved Sliced bell peppers or asparagus tips
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. 2. Toss steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 3. Arrange steak in a single layer in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and desired doneness. 4. While steak cooks, melt butter and stir in garlic, parsley, and paprika. 5. Transfer steak bites to a bowl, drizzle with garlic butter, and toss to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
• Use tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye. • Don’t overcrowd the basket for even cooking. • Rest steak for 2–3 minutes after cooking to retain juices. • For venison steak bites, reduce cook time slightly and add extra butter to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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