10-Minute Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Butter

a spoonful of garlic butter being drizzled over air fryer steak bites topped with chopped parsley.

5 from 5 ratings

10-Minute Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Butter

These tender and delicious air fryer steak bites are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They are perfect for fast no-fuss dinners and cook in only under 10 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Resting Time5

Total Time18

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: steak bites air fryer, steak bites in air fryer, steak bites in the air fryer

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

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.

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