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Juicy Air-Fried Steak Bites with Garlic Butter and Herbs

  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Juicy, tender steak bites air-fried to perfection, finished with a rich garlic butter and herb sauce. Perfect for quick dinners or weekend feasts.


Ingredients

  • Ribeye Steak: 1.5 pounds, cut into bite-sized cubes – offers a perfect balance of marbling and tenderness
  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons – helps the seasoning adhere and adds moisture
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon – enhances natural beef flavor
  • Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon – adds mild heat and earthiness
  • Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon – infuses a deeper garlic undertone
  • Unsalted Butter: 3 tablespoons – melts into a luscious sauce coating each piece
  • Garlic Cloves: 3, minced – provides a punchy, aromatic flavor
  • Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped – brightens the dish with color and freshness

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or line with perforated parchment paper.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Place steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until nicely browned and internal temp reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  6. Finishing Touches: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in parsley.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Toss steak bites in garlic butter sauce and serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use sirloin or NY strip if ribeye isn’t available.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for best results.
  • Let the steak rest 5 minutes before tossing in the butter sauce to lock in juices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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