Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe
These Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak Bites feature tender, juicy steak cubes cooked quickly in the air fryer and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish, these steak bites combine a smoky seasoning blend with aromatic garlic and parsley, delivering restaurant-quality steak in a fraction of the time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking of the steak bites.
- Season the Steak: In a mixing bowl, toss the steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Place the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning, until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: While the steak cooks, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Once the steak bites are cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss immediately with the warm garlic butter sauce until each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately alongside your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, choose tender cuts of steak like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- The optional lemon juice adds a subtle brightness but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the thickness of steak cubes and desired doneness.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor in the butter sauce.
- Storage: Leftover steak bites can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Air Fryer Steak, Quick Steak Recipe, Steak Appetizer, Easy Dinner, Air Fryer Recipes
