Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 lb sirloin steak (Cut into bite-size pieces; strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak, or rib eye may be used instead.)
• 0.25 tsp salt (Or to taste.)
• 0.25 tsp pepper (Or to taste.)
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 4 garlic (Cloves, minced.)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped; for garnish.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, steak pieces, salt, and pepper. Toss until the steak is evenly coated.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). If your air fryer has no preheat function, set it to 400°F and run it for 4 minutes; check doneness after that time and, if needed, continue in 1-minute intervals. The recipe notes that the steak is preferred slightly pink inside.

3. 3

   When the air fryer is preheated, place the steak bites in the basket and cook for 4 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so hot air can circulate around the pieces.

4. 4

   While the steak cooks, place a skillet on the stovetop and melt the butter.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant and starting to brown, then remove the skillet from the heat.

6. 6

   When the steak is done, add it to the skillet with the garlic butter and toss to coat.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

The recipe recommends cutting the steak into evenly sized, about 1-inch pieces and not overcrowding the air-fryer basket. For meal prep, slightly undercook the steak before reheating. Reheat leftovers in an air fryer preheated to 350°F for 3–5 minutes, or until heated through. Suggested sides include roasted potatoes or vegetables. The instructions provide a 4-minute cooking time but do not specify an exact doneness temperature for the steak.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• air fryer
• quick
• gluten-free
• high-protein