Craving a quick and delicious steak fix? These Air Fryer Steak Bites are just what you need! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to juicy perfection, they make an irresistible appetizer or main dish. With minimal prep and cook time, you'll have a mouthwatering meal ready in no time. Let's get started on this savory and satisfying recipe!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Tender and Juicy: Air Fryer Steak Bites are known for their tender and juicy texture, ensuring a delightful eating experience.
- Quick and Convenient: These steak bites cook up quickly in the air fryer, making them a convenient option for busy days or last-minute meals.
- Flavorful Seared Crust: The air fryer creates a flavorful seared crust on the steak bites, adding a delicious depth of flavor to each bite.
🥘 Ingredients
- Ribeye Steak: A premium cut known for its rich marbling and tender texture, ribeye steak delivers robust beefy flavors, making it a top choice for a hearty dish.
- Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the steak and helps to tenderize the meat, bringing out its best taste.
- Black Pepper: Adds a mild heat and a sharp, woody aroma, complementing the richness of the ribeye.
- Garlic Powder: Provides a subtle, slightly sweet garlic flavor without the moisture of fresh garlic, which is ideal for a dry rub.
- Avocado Oil: A healthful oil with a high smoke point, perfect for high-heat cooking like air frying. It's mild and slightly buttery, which won't overpower the natural flavors of the steak.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This complex sauce adds a tangy, slightly sweet depth with hints of vinegar and spices, enhancing the umami in the steak.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps to brown the steak in the air fryer, providing a deliciously smooth finish.
- Fresh Parsley: Used as a garnish, it adds a fresh, bright contrast to the savory flavors of the dish, both in taste and appearance.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Balsamic Glazed Steak Bites: Drizzle the ribeye steak bites with balsamic glaze before air frying to caramelize the flavors and add a tangy-sweet taste to the dish.
- Rosemary Infused Garlic Butter Steak Bites: Infuse garlic butter sauce with fresh rosemary for a fragrant twist. The aromatic herb adds depth to the flavors, complementing the juicy sirloin steak cooked to a perfect medium rare in the air fryer.
- Honey Soy Sesame Steak Bites: Combine honey, olive oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds to create a sticky glaze for the air fryer steak bites, enhancing them with a delicious umami flavor when air-fried.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Steak Bites
Step One: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to warm up for approximately 5 minutes. Cut the ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
Step Two: Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the steak cubes in the bowl. Drizzle avocado oil and Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned steak bites, then toss to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
Step Three: Cook the steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through for even cooking. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness. Cook the steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through for even cooking.
Step Four: Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness. Once cooked, remove the steak bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Drizzle melted butter over the steak bites and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the air fryer steak bites as a garnish before serving.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Uniform Steak Cuts: Cut the ribeye steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Mid-Cook Flip: Remember to flip while cooking steak to ensure they are cooked evenly on all sides.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To cook your air fryer steak bites perfectly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and achieve the desired doneness.
💭 FAQs
Tender cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin are ideal for steak bites due to their tenderness and flavor. These cuts remain juicy and flavorful when cooked in the air fryer.
Cooking times can vary based on the size of the steak pieces and desired doneness. Generally, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the steak bites for 7-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. For medium-rare, aim for 7-8 minutes; for medium, 9-10 minutes; and for medium-well, 11-12 minutes.
Yes, preheating the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for at least 5 minutes ensures even cooking and helps achieve a nice sear on the steak bites
A simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and garlic powder works well. You can also marinate the steak bites in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, and your favorite herbs for added flavor.
To store your air fryer steak bites, refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are my favorite sides to serve with Air Fryer Steak Bites:
- Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes complement the savory air fryer steak bites and provide a comforting side to balance the meal.
- Roasted Vegetables: A medley of roasted vegetables such as Carrots, Bell Peppers, and Zucchini adds color, flavor, and nutritional value to the plate.
- Side Salad: A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing offers a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the juicy steak bites.
- Garlic Bread: Warm garlic bread or dinner rolls serve as a delightful accompaniment to soak up any remaining juices from the air fryer steak bites.
- Garlic Rice with Cilantro: Fragrant garlic rice with fresh cilantro adds a flavorful twist to the meal, enhancing the dining experience with its aromatic blend.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ribeye Steak
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to warm up for approximately 5 minutes.
- Cut the ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the steak cubes in the bowl.
- Drizzle avocado oil and Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned steak bites, then toss to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Place the steak bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer to avoid overcrowding. Consider cooking them in batches if necessary.
- Cook the steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through for even cooking. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Once cooked, remove the steak bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Drizzle melted butter over the steak bites and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the air fryer steak bites as a garnish before serving.
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We tried this recipe and my daughter loved it. Going to make it again.