Description
This Air Fryer Steak Bites recipe delivers tender, juicy pieces of sirloin cooked to perfection with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 21 minutes, this dish is an easy and delicious appetizer or main course that combines quick air frying with a savory stovetop finish, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ lbs. sirloin steak (or your favorite cut of steak), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Steak: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. While it heats, cut the sirloin steak into 1-inch pieces. Place the steak bites in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until the steak pieces are evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Steak Bites: Spread the steak bites evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the steak reaches your preferred level of doneness. There’s no need to flip them during cooking.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: While the steak is cooking, melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Then, stir in Worcestershire sauce and paprika.
- Combine and Finish: Add the cooked steak bites to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss the steak bites in the sauce for about one minute to evenly coat and infuse flavor.
- Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the tender, flavorful steak bites.
Notes
- Use any steak cut you prefer; sirloin is tender and cooks evenly in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time depending on desired doneness and steak bite size.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- These steak bites pair well with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
