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.
Jump to: Ingredients | Instructions | Tips | Questions | Print recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season. Toss the steak with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- 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.
- Make the garlic butter. Melt the butter with the garlic in a small pan or the microwave until fragrant.
- Toss and serve. Toss the hot steak with the garlic butter and parsley and serve right away.
Tips
- Do not crowd the basket; cook in two batches if needed.
- Ribeye or strip steak cubes work too.
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.
More beef and steak recipes
All beef and steak recipes | All recipes | Cooking guide and safe temperatures
