Air Fryer Steak Bites – Juicy, Garlic Butter Perfection

Air Fryer Steak Bites – Juicy, Garlic Butter Perfection

Make tender, juicy steak bites in your air fryer with a simple garlic butter sauce! This recipe is ready in minutes and is perfect for dinner, appetizers, or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless steak (ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
• Garlic Butter Sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegan or regular butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
2. Toss steak cubes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder (plus optional flavor boosters if desired).
3. Spread steak cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry at 400°F for 7–8 minutes for medium doneness, shaking halfway (less for rare, more for well-done).
5. While steak cooks, melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in parsley.
6. Toss hot steak bites with garlic butter sauce or pour over before serving. Rest 2–3 minutes and enjoy hot.