Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe (Tender and Delicious)

These simple air fryer steak bites with garlic butter make a great low carb snack or quick weeknight dinner protein option.

These Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites are delicious. Full of flavor, you'll love the savory taste and great texture of these tender steak bites.

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Air fryer steak bites are naturally a healthy family recipe. These bites are gluten-free, keto, low carb, and paleo!

What kind of steak cut is best for steak bites

Top sirloin steak it's easy to find, relatively affordable, and it cooks quickly. You can use Sirloin steak fillets, boneless Ribeye, or NY strip steak to make this recipe. 

Cut the meat into 1 – 1 ½ inch bite size. You can ask the butcher at your local grocery store to cut them for you if you don't want to cut them yourself.   

Ingredients to make steak bites

• Sirloin steak: as mentioned above, you can have other cuts of beef like; Ribeye or NY strip.
• Olive oil: using little olive to help the seasoning to stick to the meat.
• Italian seasoning: Add a lot of flavor with the combination of herbs. 

• Salt and pepper: Season to your personal preference.
• Unsalted butter: Avoid using salted butter; it could make the dish salted. 
• Minced garlic: Fresh minced garlic is best.
• Parsley: Helps to add the pop-up of color to the dish and also some freshness.

You can find the list of ingredients along with the instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make air fryer steak bites

Step 1. Add the meat pieces in a medium bowl, along with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste, set aside.

Step 2. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes. Once the air fryer is heated, place the meat pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook the steak bites at 400 F for 4-7 minutes or until desired doneness.

Step 3. While the meat pieces are cooking, sautee the butter and minced garlic on the stovetop until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant. 

Step 4. Toss the air fried steak bites in the garlic butter along with parsley before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Preheat the air fryer for at least 5 minutes before placing the fillet pieces inside the basket. 
• Do not overcrowd the basket. If your basket is small, cook the beef pieces in batches.
• You can use your favorite spices or even marinate the meat.

• Trim any large pieces of fat or connective tissue from the meat.
• If you want the recipe, Paleo/Whole30 used ghee or grass-fed butter.

How to know when the steak bites are done

Like with any steak recipe is best to use an instant meat thermometer to ensure the pieces are cooked to your liking. With that being said, here is a guide to know at what temperature the steak has reached the internal temperature you may like.

• Rare:125 Fahrenheit
• Medium-rare:130 Fahrenheit
• Medium: 140 Fahrenheit
• Medium-well: 150 Fahrenheit
• Well-Done: 155 Fahrenheit

Note that the meat will continue to cook once removed from the air fryer and is resting.

Can I make air fryer steak bites ahead of time?

Yes, you can! But steak tastes much better when fresh. This recipe doesn't take a lot of time to make, so I recommend making it right before serving it.

If you have leftovers, reheat them using the air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Avoid the microwave; it will make the steak tough. 

What to serve with air fryer steak bites?

You can enjoy these as a snack, appetizer, or main dish. For a main dish you can serve it with:

• Mashed Cauliflower or potato
• Rice 
• Quinoa
• Baked potato
• Salad
• Polenta

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