Description
Juicy and flavorful air fryer steak bites with a crispy seared exterior and tender interior. Ready in under 10 minutes, these steak bites are perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Steak
- Cut the steak into evenly sized 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, mix the steak cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
Step 2: Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Steak Bites
- Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Cook for 6 minutes for medium-rare, or 7-8 minutes for medium. Adjust based on preferred doneness.
Step 4: Add Butter and Serve
- Transfer cooked steak bites to a bowl and drizzle with melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites: Add minced garlic to the melted butter before tossing.
- Spicy Cajun Steak Bites: Use Cajun seasoning instead of the listed spices.
- Asian-Inspired Steak Bites: Toss with soy sauce and sesame oil instead of Worcestershire sauce.
- Lemon Herb Steak Bites: Add fresh lemon juice and chopped rosemary or thyme.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
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