Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites: The Ultimate Guide to Juicy, Flavor-Packed Perfection
These Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Cooked quickly in the air fryer and finished with rich garlic butter, they make a perfect weeknight dinner or protein-packed meal. Best of all, they’re ready in minutes with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
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650 g (22.9 oz) sirloin steak (or steak of choice), trimmed and cubed
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
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Low-calorie cooking spray
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2 teaspoons minced garlic (or lazy garlic)
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2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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1½ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra to garnish)
Instructions
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Season the Steak
Place the steak cubes in a bowl. Add paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and chili flakes. Toss until evenly coated. -
Lightly Oil
Spray the steak pieces with low-calorie cooking spray and toss again to coat. -
Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C / 400°F for 5 minutes. -
Air Fry
Arrange steak pieces on the air fryer grill plate in a single layer.
Air fry for 6 minutes, turning halfway through. -
Save the Juices
Remove steak bites and grill plate, leaving the juices in the bottom of the basket. -
Add Garlic Butter
Return steak bites to the air fryer. Add minced garlic, melted butter, and parsley. Toss well. -
Final Cook
Air fry for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant and coated in garlic butter. -
Serve
Garnish with extra parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
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Choose the right cut: Sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin work best.
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Don’t overcrowd: Cook in batches if needed for even browning.
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Rest briefly: Let steak bites rest for 1–2 minutes before serving to keep them juicy.
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Add-ons: A squeeze of lemon or grated parmesan adds extra flavor.