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These tender Air Fryer Steak Bites are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They are perfect for fast dinners and cook in under 10 minutes!
You’re in for a real treat with these fast and delicious steak bites in the air fryer! They’re perfectly browned on the outside, and juicy on the inside, and ready in just a few minutes.
What Cut of Beef Do You Use For Steak Bites?
When making steak bites in the air fryer, I look for three specific cuts of steak – top sirloin, tri-tip, or NY strip. Top sirloin is my favorite.
You’ll want to look for something with some fat and a bit of marbling. I prefer to trim off most of the fat before cooking my steak bites, but you do you!
Steak Bites Variations
- Instead of garlic butter, combine 3 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tsp of white miso paste to make miso butter.
- You can use 2 tbsp of melted unsalted butter instead of olive oil.
- Add thinly sliced onions and mushrooms to the air fryer basket with the steak.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- If you are thawing a frozen steak, cutting it into pieces while it is still a bit icy makes it easier to slice.
- For best results, cut the steak against the grain.
- Do not skip the step of preheating the air fryer.
- To see if the inside of the steak bites is cooked to my preference, I cut the largest one in half after the initial cooking time.
- Check internal temp with a quick-read thermometer to guarantee the steak bites are at your preferred level of “doneness”.
- For the juiciest, most tender steak bites, allow the meat to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking and before serving.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
These tender air fryer steak bites are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They are perfect for fast dinners and cook in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak, cut into 1-2 inch pieces {top sirloin, tri-tip, or NY strip}
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil {plus a bit more for brushing on the air fryer basket}
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter {optional}
- 1 clove garlic, minced {optional}
Instructions
- Cut the steak into 1-2 inch pieces against the grain.1 lb steak, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss steak with dried ingredients.1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried tarragon, 1 tsp dried parsley
- Add olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and toss to coat.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 390˚F.
- Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of olive oil.
- Add the steak bites to the basket and separate any pieces that have stuck together.
- Cook at 390˚F:Rare – 4-5 minutes (125-130˚F)Medium rare – 5 minutes (130-140˚F)Medium – 6 minutes (140-150˚F)Medium well – 7-8 minutes (150-160˚F)Well done – 9-10 minutes (160˚F+)
- Melt butter and mix with minced garlic.3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, minced
- Drizzle garlic butter over the finished steak bites.
Notes
- If raw garlic has too much “bite” for you, lightly saute the minced garlic and butter in a small saucepan for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Do not skip the step of preheating the air fryer.
- To see if the inside of the steak bites is cooked to my preference, I cut the largest one in half after the initial cooking time.
- Check internal temp with a quick-read thermometer to guarantee the steak bites are at your preferred level of “doneness”.
- For the juiciest, most tender steak bites, allow the meat to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 5ozCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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To say these are easy is an UNDERSTATEMENT. There are so many times when a recipe can be overly complicated for no other reason than to frustrate the reader. But this, I meal prepped 3lbs worth of steak in 40 minutes.
I had steaks gifted to me that arrived fully defrosted and needed cooking that day. Sarah, as always, to the rescue. With a toddler underfoot these came together so quickly and I could do them in batches in my air fryer. I also cooked up some mushrooms to go with these because what is better than steak, garlic, AND mushrooms?
Because of the sheer amount I had, I dropped some off to my parents who are *reluctant* garlic fans. They even loved them (and I always add extra garlic).
Highly recommend for a quick dinner thrown together or for a weekly lunch meal prep.
I love this review, Allison. But I’m also shaking my head at “reluctant garlic fans”. Do you are parents want to be at the whims of vampires?! 🙂
Thanks, as always, for taking the time to leave a review!
These were divinely perfect!!!! Awesome for a quick, weekday meal. The steak cooked perfectly using the times suggested and was tender and flavorful. I love that preparing steak this way can lend itself to a variety of different meal combinations (like tacos, nachos or on its own). Also love that my insanely picky family enjoyed the heck out of them. Adding to our rotation. Thanks!!
I love any recipe that can win over a picky family and make life easier. So, I’m thrilled you liked this one so much!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Oh my word, these were fabulous! I could’ve eaten the entire batch myself. I prepped them in the morning and cooked them up for dinner. This recipe will definitely be in my dinner rotation, such a simply recipe with amazingly delicious results (insert tongue licking lips).
Awww Sheila, this made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
This was so easy and fast and amazingly tasty! I will make it again and again. Prepping the meat ahead of time made the meal come together quickly – something I always appreciate.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Brenda! The meal prep aspect of it makes it extra good for our family.
Sarah, isn’t step 3 and 4 redundant??
Hi Kevin, I’m a bit confused by your question. I’ll copy and paste steps 3 and 4 from the recipe card below. They’re both quite different. Can you please clarify your question?
step 3: Add olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and toss to coat.
step 4: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 390F.