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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Juicy, tender steak bites cooked in an air fryer and coated with garlic butter, perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak Bites
  • 1 lb sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Air fryer
  • Small saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika and red pepper flakes.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  3. Place steak cubes in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Transfer cooked steak to a bowl and toss with garlic butter.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, let steak marinate in garlic, butter, and herbs for 30 minutes before air frying.