Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Juicy, tender steak bites cooked quickly in the air fryer, then tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce for an easy, flavor-packed dinner or appetizer.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless ribeye steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Add the steak, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Add the steak bites to your air fryer basket in an even layer.
- Air fry for 4-6 minutes or until your desired doneness. No need to flip.
- While the bites are cooking, make the butter sauce. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the parsley.
- Add the steak bites to the skillet. Toss to combine for about a minute.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut for even cooking: Cut the steak into uniform pieces, about 1-inch each, to ensure they cook evenly.
- Bring steak to room temperature: Let the steak sit out for 20–30 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking and a better sear.
- Pat dry before seasoning: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the steak so it browns properly in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Arrange steak bites in a single layer with space between them to allow hot air to circulate evenly. Cook in batches if needed.
- No need to spray: You don’t need to spray the basket beforehand—the steak won’t stick.
- Preheat for best results: Preheating the air fryer helps the steak bites sear quickly and cook evenly.
- Avoid overcooking: Steak bites cook quickly, so check them early to prevent drying them out.
- Use a meat thermometer: This is the easiest way to check for doneness—125–130°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium.
- Carryover cooking: Keep in mind that the steak bites will continue to cook slightly in the skillet after you remove them from the air fryer.
- Rest briefly before serving: Let the steak bites rest for a minute or two after tossing in the butter sauce to keep them juicy.
- Adjust for your air fryer: Every air fryer is slightly different, so you may need more or less time for the steak to cook completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg