Description
Sizzling air fryer steak bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Quick-seared beef morsels packed with herbs and spices create a mouthwatering appetizer or protein-rich meal companion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Serving Options:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Steak sauce or garlic butter for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to a sizzling 400°F (200°C), ensuring a perfectly hot cooking environment for the steak bites.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by combining olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble the steak pieces through the seasoning mixture, guaranteeing each morsel is thoroughly coated with the aromatic blend.
- Arrange the seasoned steak bites in a precise single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow optimal heat circulation.
- Initiate cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes, executing a mid-cycle basket shake to promote even caramelization and consistent doneness.
- Monitor internal temperature carefully to achieve your preferred level of succulence:
- For rosy, tender center: aim for 130-135°F
- For balanced pink center: target 140-145°F
- For minimal pink interior: reach 150-155°F
- Once perfectly cooked, transfer the sizzling steak bites to a serving plate and luxuriously drench with melted butter.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Present immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces or accompaniments for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting seasonings according to personal heat preferences, using less or more paprika and black pepper.
- Ensure steak bites are similar size for consistent cooking, preventing uneven doneness and promoting uniform texture.
- Pat meat completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and enhance caramelization in air fryer.
- Choose tender cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin for most succulent results with maximum flavor and minimal toughness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg