Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Seared, juicy steak cubes tossed in garlic butter.
Before You Start
Tender steak bites with a browned crust and a garlic butter finish, cooked in under ten minutes. The trick is a hot air fryer, dry meat and a single layer so they sear rather than steam. Pile them next to fries or mash for an easy steak dinner.
Instructions
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Pat the steak cubes really dry, then toss with the oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
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Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F. Spread the steak in a single layer with space around each piece.
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Air fry for 6 to 9 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned outside and cooked to your liking.
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Mix the melted butter with the garlic.
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Toss the hot steak in the garlic butter and parsley, then serve straight away.
Kit that makes this foolproof
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♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 200°C / 400°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- Dry meat browns, wet meat steams. Pat the cubes really dry before seasoning.
- Do not crowd the basket. Cook in two batches if it is small, so the steak sears.
🔀 Make it your own
- Add a handful of halved mushrooms for the last 5 minutes.
- Finish with crumbled blue cheese or a spoon of chimichurri.
📦 Storing & reheating
Keeps 2 days in the fridge. Reheat briefly so the steak does not overcook.
❓ Frequently asked
What cut is best for steak bites?
Tender cuts like sirloin, ribeye or tenderloin. Cube them evenly so they cook at the same rate.
How do I keep them medium-rare?
Check early, around 6 minutes, since air fryers vary. Small cubes go from pink to well done quickly.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
