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A plate of cooked beef cubes garnished with chopped herbs and small pieces of garlic on a white background.

Quick Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Author: Jessica Haggard
Steak night gets a shortcut with air fryer steak bites that cook in 5 minutes and still come out juicy, buttery, and crisp around the edges. A simple seasoning mix, touch of brown sugar, and garlic butter make them easy to serve over rice, with vegetables, or as a quick appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Steak Bites:

For the Garlic Butter:

  • 1–2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together some olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar in a bowl. Toss the steak bites into the mixture and until well-coated.
    Chunks of raw beef in a white bowl, topped with a sprinkling of brown sugar and seasonings, on a white marble surface.
  • Marinate for about 15–20 minutes.
    A white bowl filled with raw, cubed pieces of red meat on a marble surface.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 °F. Arrange the steak in the basket in one flat layer (you might need to do two rounds). Air fry at 400 F for 4–6 minutes, or until they’re cooked just the way you like them.
    Chunks of raw beef placed in a single layer inside an air fryer basket.
  • While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in a small pan on the stove and stir in the garlic and parsley. Transfer the cooked steak bites on a plate and pour that warm garlic butter right over the top.
    A white bowl filled with melted butter topped with freshly chopped green herbs, placed on a light marble surface.
  • Let the meat sit for a couple of minutes to lock in the juices, then serve them up.
    Cooked beef cubes garnished with chopped herbs, served on a white plate.

Notes

Cut the steak into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same pace. Pat them dry before seasoning so the edges brown well.
Serve: Pair with potatoes, mac and cheese, or rice. For a lighter meal, serve over greens, cauliflower rice, or quinoa with avocado, onions, or a fried egg. They also go well with green beans, carrots, or a salad.
Store: Keep cooled steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or freeze for 1 month. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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