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    Nov 26, 2021 by Farwin.

    Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites

    Quick and easy, Air fryer Garlic Steak Bites are juicy and so full of flavor. Serve them for dinner as a main dish or as an appetizer!

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    air fryer garlic steak bites on a plate

    Easy Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites

    One more reason to love my Air fryer are these easy garlic steak bites in the Air fryer. I'm completely blown away by how easy it is to cook tender, juicy steak in the Air fryer that's seasoned well.

    If you're wondering what steak bites are, they are steak cut into bite sized pieces, seasoned, sometimes marinated and cooked in a skillet, baked in the oven or in our case, Air fried. Steak bites are one of those perfect meals to cook in an Air fryer apart from potatoes.

    The steak bites cook fast. I cook for 10 to 12 minutes for well-done steak bites which has a nice crisp outside but still tender and juicy on the inside. You can cook the steak bites for your desired doneness (medium-rare, medium or well done).

    They are seasoned with a mix of garlic powder and seasoning, air fried until golden, and tossed in garlic and chili sauteed butter. So delicious! Since we aren't marinating the meat we need as much flavors to stick to the surface of the meat. Hence the seasoning the meat before frying and then tossing it in seasoned butter afterwards.

    Serve the Air fryer garlic butter steak bites with crispy air fried potatoes for a main meal or serve them on a bed of salad. Or serve these little morsels as an appetizer for any occasion. Since they are bite sized, kids love them and you don't have to cut the steak for them.

    Why we love Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites:

    • Tender, juicy steak in bite sized morsels
    • Delicious and is full of flavor
    • Quick and easy
    • Great as a main meal or as an appetizer
    • Family favorite

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

    • Steak
    • Olive oil
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Soy sauce
    • Butter
    • Red chili flakes
    • Garlic powder
    • Minced garlic
    • Parsley

    Step by step photos/process

    steak with dressing in a bowl
    Toss the cubed steak with oil, salt, pepper, soy sauce and garlic powder.

    steak in the air fryer
    Arrange the steak on a single layer on the Air fryer basket.
    air fried steak in the air fryer basket
    Fry for 10 minutes or until your desired doneness.

    making garlic butter in the pan
    Melt the butter in a pan and saute the minced garlic and chili flakes.

    air fried steak in the garlic butter
    Toss the steak bites in the garlic butter until coated. Serve warm.

    How To Make Steak Bites In The Air Fryer

    Making this amazing steak bites in the Air fryer couldn't be any easier. Here's how to do it:

    1. Cut the steak in to bite sized pieces or 1" to 1.5" inch cubes.
    2. In a mixing bowl, toss the steak in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and soy sauce.
    3. Preheat the Air fryer. Arrange the steak cubes in a single layer in the Air fryer basket.
    4. Air fry to your desired doneness.
    5. While the steak is in the Air fryer, melt the butter in a pan. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes.
    6. Saute until garlic is golden. Toss the finished steak in garlic butter. Stir until well combined.
    7. Serve warm with chopped parsley.
    air fried steak bites in a bowl with a napkin

    Important Tips

    • Normally I don't pre heat the Air fryer. But for cooking steak you need to preheat the Air fryer. Preheat the Air fryer for 5 minutes.
    • Arrange the steak cubes in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed.
    • If you want your steak medium or medium-rare, cut the steak in to large pieces. Also keep an eye on the timing and use a meat thermometer to check the doneness. Check for timings in the FAQ below.

    FAQs About Air Fryer Steak Bites

    Best Cuts Of Meat for Steak Bites?

    The best cuts of meat for steak bites are Sirloin steak, ribeye or New York strip. My favorite is sirloin steak but I use what's on sale. Choose one with a bit of marbling as the fat will render the meat juicy.

    Choose you favorite cut as any cut will work in the Air fryer for these steak bites.

    Is Air Fryer Steak Bites Healthy?

    Yes, these air fried steak bites are healthy and we use a minimal amount of oil to cook them. These are mostly lean cuts of meats and can enjoyed moderately.

    How Long To Cook Steak Bites In The Air Fryer?

    Use the temperatures below to cook the steak for your desired doneness.

    Medium-Rare - 135 ℉

    Medium - 145 ℉

    Well-Done - 160 ℉

    Start at 4 minutes, shake the basket and check every minute until it's cooked for your liking if you're going for Medium or Medium rare. Otherwise cook for 10 minutes.

    What To Serve Air Fryer Steak Bites With?

    These will be great with a side of crispy potatoes or fluffy mashed potatoes. Or some Hasselback sweet potatoes.

    If you're looking for low carb options creamy mashed cauliflower will be perfect!

    Add an extra side of veggies with Air fryer Carrots, Air fryer Brussel Sprouts , Air fryer Broccoli or Skillet Green Beans.

    Storage and Freezing

    They can be stored in the fridge, in an air tight container for three to four days.

    Uncooked steak bites can be frozen with the marinade. Cook them for an extra few minutes in the Air fryer.

    If you are meal prepping or freezing the finished steak bites, undercook them a bit. So when you're reheating them they'll be cooked perfect.

    steak bites in the air fryer in a plate with a fork

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    Recipe

    Easy Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Butter

    steak bites done in the air fryer
    Quick and easy, Air fryer Garlic Steak Bites are juicy and so full of flavor. Serve them for dinner as a main dish or as an appetizer!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 299 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound steak (Sirloin, Rib eye, NY strip or your favorite cut)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
    • chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the steak in to bite sized pieces or 1" to 1.5" inch cubes.
    • In a mixing bowl, toss the steak in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and soy sauce.
    • Preheat the Air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Arrange the steak cubes in a single layer in the Air fryer basket.
    • Air fry to your desired doneness. (Medium rare-135°F, Medium- 145°F, Well done-160°F). Start at 4 minutes and check every minute if you like the steak medium or medium-rare. I like to cook mine for 10 to 12 minutes. Or until golden.
    • While the steak is in the Air fryer, melt the butter in a pan. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes.
    • Saute until garlic is golden. Toss the finished steak in garlic butter. Stir until well combined.
    • Serve warm with chopped parsley.

    Notes

    • Storage- store cooked steak bites in the fridge in an air tight container for three to four days.
    • Freeze - freeze uncooked steak with the marinade for 3 months. Cook in the Air fryer for an extra few minutes.
    • Meal prep or make ahead - Undercook the meat so when you cook they'll be cooked perfect.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299 kcalTotal Carbs: 1.5 gProtein: 34.5 gFat: 6.5 gSaturated Fat: 0.5 gFiber: 0.3 g
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    1. Danae says

      January 31, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Both of my kids loved it and it’s now a once a week meal!

      Reply
      • Farwin says

        February 01, 2022 at 6:33 am

        I'm glad to hear that Danae. My kids love them too!

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      March 02, 2023 at 9:37 pm

      4 stars
      Hello my name is Anna I tried this recipe for my husband & I , I used Ribeye steaks followed the recipe but I did add a Lil (no salt garlic& herb seasoning) & I also reduced the salt & pepper by half & im glad i did...I think next time I'll use no salt & use maybe 1/4 tsp pepper or none til the end, it was extremely good& tender But it was too salty & the pepper I did use was even too much, other then that I loved how easy this was & tender & juicy , I've pan cooked these steaks before & they were tough & we did not care for them that way but by air frying for only 6 minutes it took the toughness completely away they were perfect.. honestly I'm making again soon just for us I'm eliminating the salt & pepper I think the low salt soy is plenty with the red pepper flakes- if I need any s&p I'll add before I eat. Thank you for sharing this recipe

      Reply
      • Farwin says

        March 05, 2023 at 6:46 pm

        You're welcome Anna. I'm glad you like it. Soy sauce is plenty enough for a low sodium option.

        Reply

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