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Air Fryer Steak Bites

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min
Servings
4 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.

calories
320

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.

calories
640

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.

calories
960
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip — trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil — just enough to lightly coat
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt — more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper — freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper — optional, for heat
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic — minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives — finely chopped
  • 1 lemon — cut into wedges, for serving
  • flaky sea salt — for finishing, optional

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat and cut steak into 1-inch cubes, then pat very dry with paper towels to promote browning.
  2. Toss cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne if using until evenly glossy and coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for at least 3 minutes; a hot basket jump-starts the sear.
  4. Shake the empty basket to remove lingering moisture, then add steak in a single layer with a little space between pieces.
  5. Air fry 4 to 6 minutes at 400°F, shaking halfway; aim for browned, lightly crisp edges with a rosy center (about 5 minutes for medium-rare).
  6. While steak cooks, melt butter over low heat and stir in minced garlic until pale golden and fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat to avoid burning.
  7. Transfer hot steak bites to a bowl and immediately pour over warm garlic butter; toss to coat every surface.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives and a squeeze of lemon; rest 2 minutes so juices redistribute, then finish with flaky sea salt if desired.
  9. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges; adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; butter may solidify and look cloudy—this is normal. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes until just warmed and edges re-crisp. For a quick low-carb lunch, serve over arugula with a lemony vinaigrette and any pan juices. Microwave in 20-second bursts only until warm to avoid overcooking.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/