Get the perfect Air Fryer Steak Bites in under 15 minutes! Steak pieces tossed in a flavor-packed spice blend and air fried until crispy and tender, then drizzled in a herb butter.
AIR FRYER STEAK BITES
Get the ultimate steak bites in the air fryer that makes for a great dinner! The steak comes out so juicy and tender, yet crispy in just 15 minutes. Not only is this dish so effortless to make, but it is also packed with protein and can be enjoyed in so many ways!
WHAT YOU NEED-
You can have these juicy steak bites ready with just a few simple ingredients!
- Steak– You want to use a thicker steak to be able to get decent sized bites. We use sirloin steak, but you can also use a fattier steak such as the New York strip, ribeye, T-bone steak and even the filet steak.
- Flavor– For the seasonings we use the classic seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and Italian. But you can switch the out seasonings, Montreal Steak seasoning is a GREAT choice.
- Oil– You can use your favorite oil! Oils such as olive, vegetable, canola, and even avocado work great.
- Garlic Butter– The garlic butter is the key to this recipe! We use melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. You can also switch out the seasonings for your go to garlic butter spice blend.
HOW TO MAKE STEAK BITES IN AIR FRYER
All this recipe takes is about 5 minutes of prep time and then the air fryer does the rest of the work!
- Cut the steak into even-sized cubes and add into a bowl.
- Add the seasonings and oil to the bowl and toss until the steak cubes are well seasoned.
- Add the steak into the air fryer and air fry until crispy and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the garlic butter.
- Once the steak is done, drizzle with the garlic butter and serve with desired sided.
OTHER METHODS
You don’t have an air fryer but still want these delicious and juicy steak bites? No worries! We have another classic method for you to try, with just as great results!
- Skillet Method– Once the steak is seasoned add to a heated skillet with oil. Sauté until the steak is crispy and cook to the desired doneness. Add the butter in and toss until well combined. Top with fresh herbs and serve.
| Steak Cook Times for perfect Doneness– Using a cooking thermometer, you can check the internal temperature of the steak, if you want to get the perfect doneness to your steak bites! Medium Rare-130°-135° Medium- 140°-145° Well Done- 160°-165° |
SERVING IDEAS
There are several different ways to serve these juicy steak bites! Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this recipe:
- Salad– Add the steak bites onto your salad for a hearty steak salad!
- Tacos– These are great to use for tacos! You can cut them up into smaller pieces after cooking or before, just adjust the cooking time if they are smaller pieces.
- Bowls– Make homemade chipotle bowls and use these steak bites as the choice meat!
- Entrée– This recipe goes so well with a side of potato wedges and broccoli! Serve with your choice of side for the perfect dinner.
- Fajitas– Make fajita night with these steak bites! Load up your tortilla with these sauteed veggies, brown and steak bite, so good!
- Quesadillas– Use the leftovers for steak quesadillas!
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak cubed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp oil
Garlic Butter-
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the seasoning blend, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cut the steak up into even sized cubes and add it into a bowl. Toss the steak bites with the oil and spice blend until well combined.
- Add the steak bites to the air fryer basket and air fryer at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, depending how you like your steak cooked.
- Meanwhile, mix melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder.Once the steak bites have cooked, remove from the air fryer and drizzle with the herb butter and top with freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
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