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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Juicy, tender steak cubes cooked in the air fryer and coated with savory garlic butter, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak Bites
  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Toss steak with olive oil and air fry 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  4. Melt butter with garlic until fragrant.
  5. Toss cooked steak bites in garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Serve immediately, optional chili flakes for heat.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and searing.