Air Fryer Steak Bites

When you think of cooking steak, the only thing that comes to mind is a grill. But what if I told you there was a new way?

Air fryer steak bites are an easy and delicious way to have your favorite cut of meat with minimal effort. So grab your air fryer and start cooking!

I love a great steak bite made in the air fryer. They were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. Every steak bite was juicy, tender, and delicious.

This is one of my favorites if you are looking for a quick weekday meal. From start to finish, it will take you less than 15 minutes.

I love a great and easy meal, which is one of my favorites! And since it’s low-carb and Keto Friendly, everyone can enjoy it!

My other favorite air Fryer recipes are AIR FRYER STRAWBERRY SCONES, AIR FRYER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EGG ROLLS, EASY AIR FRYER EVERYTHING BAGELS, and AIR FRYER CORNBREAD SAUSAGE STUFFING.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe

If you are not familiar with them, they’re cut-up pieces of steak and seasoned. For the air fryer, please give it some olive oil before popping them in!

Today, I used Sirloin Steak cut-up, which worked perfectly. You can easily use any other boneless steak cuts for this recipe too!

What Are Air Fryer Steak Bites?

If you are not familiar with them, they’re cut-up pieces of steak and seasoned. For the air fryer, please give it some olive oil before popping them in!

Today, I used cut-up Sirloin Steak, which worked perfectly. But, of course, you can easily use any other boneless steak cuts for this recipe too!

Easy Air Fryer Steak Bites Ingredients

• Boneless Top Sirloin
• Olive Oil
• Sea Salt
• Coarse Black Pepper
• Dried Thyme
• Black Garlic
• Butter
• Salt
• Parsley

How To Make Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites

Step 1: Preheat and prep the steak

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-sized pieces and discard any fat.

Step 2: Mix the ingredients

Add to a mixing bowl with olive oil, sea salt flakes, black pepper, dried thyme, and half of the minced black garlic (2 cloves). Toss to coat. 

Step 3: Air fry the steak bites

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the steak pieces in a single layer in the basket—Cook for 8 minutes. Stop halfway through cooking time and shake the basket to turn the steak bites over.

Step 4: Add more butter

Meanwhile, melt the butter. Add remaining minced garlic, garlic salt, and parsley to the butter. Stir to combine. Remove steak bites from the air fryer and toss in the melted butter.

 

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Steak Bites

You are going to love these steak bites. They’re quick and easy and so good!

• Steak: You want to use a good cut of beef that has plenty of marbling throughout. This will tenderize your meat as it air fries up!
• Some great suggestions for steak are: New York Strip Steaks or Ribeyes will work well. For a budget-friendly option, use Top Sirloin Steak.
• Oil: Any high-heat oil will work for this recipe, including olive oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, and coconut oil.

Seasoning: I used a very simple seasoning today, but you can elevate this dish even more by adding your favorite steak seasoning!

Substitutions and Variations

• Use a different cut of steak, like ribeye, NY strip, skirt steak, or stew meat.
• Swap out the olive oil and butter with vegetable oil
• Add different seasonings to your steak bites, such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, or soy sauce.
• Store leftover steak in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
• Serve with a bit of lemon juice and fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, or oregano for extra flavor.
• This easy steak recipe has so much flavor that you shouldn’t need steak sauce, but you can serve it with that or some other dipping sauce if you like.

What is Black Garlic?

As I have been cooking more and more at home, I have become more adventurous with the seasonings of my food and trying new things.

One of my favorite new condiments I have been using is black garlic. If you love garlic, this is the one for you.

Black Garlic is nothing more than sweetened garlic with the faint taste of tamarind or even balsamic vinegar. This gives the steak a sweet taste. It’s perfect for a lot of dishes!

How To Tell When Your Air Fryer Steak Bites Are Done?

The absolute best way to tell if your steak or any other protein is done after cooking it in the air fryer is by using a meat thermometer.

Check a couple of pieces of your steak bites, and see what the internal temperature reads. According to the USDA, the temperature for meat is as follows:

• Rare:125 degrees F
• Medium-Rare:130 degrees F
• Medium: 140 degrees F
• Medium-Well: 150 degrees F

What To Serve Steak Bites With

You can serve these with anything from a simple garden salad to a bowl of rice. I love serving them with a few of my family’s favorite side dishes:

• INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES
• AIR FRYER OVEN GOLD RANCH POTATOES
• AIR FRYER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES
• EASY AIR FRYER LOADED MASHED POTATO EGG ROLLS
• INSTANT POT SWEET POTATOES
• INSTANT POT BAKED POTATOES

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