Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Bite-size sirloin cubes seasoned and air-fried until browned outside and juicy inside, then tossed in melted garlic butter and parsley. Ready in 20 minutes; serves 4.

Naturally gluten-freeVegetarian with swapsKetoLow-carbHigh-proteinNo added sugar

Contains: milk. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

📷 Photographed in Sofia's kitchen, step by step

  • Prep 10 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Yield 4 servings
  • Level Easy

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A dark bowl of garlic butter steak bites topped with fresh parsley

Steak bites are a fast, satisfying dinner or party snack, and the air fryer browns them beautifully with almost no mess. Cubes of sirloin cook in about 8 minutes and get a final toss in garlic butter.

Serve them with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice or salad for dinner.

Instructions

  1. Season. Toss the steak with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
    Sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes on a cutting boardSteak cubes tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl
  2. Air-fry. Heat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook the steak in a single layer 7 to 9 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and 130 to 135°F inside.
    Seasoned steak cubes in a parchment-lined air fryer basketBrowned steak bites in the air fryer basket after cooking
  3. Make the garlic butter. Melt the butter with the garlic in a small pan or the microwave until fragrant.
    Butter and minced garlic in a bowl, ready to meltMelted garlic butter in a bowl
  4. Toss and serve. Toss the hot steak with the garlic butter and parsley and serve right away.
    Pouring the garlic butter over the cooked steak bites

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

370Calories
1 gCarbohydrates
0 gFiber
<1 gNet carbs
37 gProtein
24 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

KetoLow-carbHigh-proteinGluten-freeVegetarian with swapsNo added sugar

Tips

  • Do not crowd the basket; cook in two batches if needed.
  • Ribeye or strip steak cubes work too.

Having trouble? See why steak turns gray or tough in our kitchen troubleshooting guide.

Printable: steak doneness chart and cooking times by thickness (PDF).

Storage and leftovers

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or in the air fryer at 400°F for 2 minutes; longer and they turn tough.

Questions about this recipe

How long do steak bites take in the air fryer?
About 7 to 9 minutes at 400°F for medium-rare to medium.
Can I make them in a skillet?
Yes; sear in a very hot skillet 3 to 4 minutes, turning, then add the garlic butter.

Serve it with

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Pairs with: Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec. Wine pairing guide

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