Air fryer steak bites are the perfect quick and easy dinner option.
They’re ideal when you want something delicious and filling but don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking.
Including a 30-minute marinating time, they only take about 35 minutes to prepare.
And you can cut down on that by marinating the steak bites in the fridge the night before.
Either way, air fryer steak bites are a crowd-pleasing favorite for the whole family. They’re tender and juicy, with loads of garlicky goodness in every bite!
You need the following ingredients to make air fryer steak bites:
The complete list of steps for making steak bites is below. For now, here’s an overview:
1. Marinate the steak. Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Then, dice the steak into 1-inch chunks and toss them in the marinade.
Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and set it aside for 30 minutes.
2. Make the garlic butter. While you’re waiting, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once it’s melted, add the garlic and parsley and continue to cook, stirring frequently.
Once the mixture is fragrant, remove it from heat and set it aside.
3. Preheat. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes.
4. Cook the steak. Cook the steak in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes total, shaking the basket once halfway through.
5. Add the garlic butter. Transfer the prepared steak bites to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss well to coat. Then, serve and enjoy!
This recipe is simple enough as written. Still, here are a few of my favorite tips to ensure your steak bites turn out perfectly every time:
Wondering what to do with leftover steak bites? You have a couple of options:
You can serve air fryer steak bites with anything you’d normally pair with steak. Here are some of my favorite options:
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