Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe
These Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal, then tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley. Ideal for steak lovers looking for a delicious, hassle-free dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ pounds boneless ribeye steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for 5 minutes to ensure the steak bites cook evenly.
- Season the Steak: In a large bowl, combine the ribeye steak pieces with olive oil, kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss well to coat every piece thoroughly with the seasoning blend.
- Air Fry the Steak Bites: Arrange the seasoned steak bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket—you don’t need to spray the basket with oil. Air fry for 4-6 minutes depending on your preferred doneness. For medium-rare, cook about 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 135°F. No flipping is necessary as the air fryer circulates heat evenly.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: While the steak is cooking, melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley for a bright herbal note.
- Toss Steak Bites in Butter Sauce: Once the steak bites are done, transfer them to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss everything together for about a minute to fully coat the bites in the flavorful sauce and allow the steak to finish cooking gently in the butter.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the steak bites and serve hot to enjoy the perfect balance of tender steak and rich garlic butter flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness since the steak bites will continue cooking slightly after you remove them from the air fryer.
- For different cuts, top sirloin, flank, filet, tri-tip, New York strip, or flat iron steaks will also work beautifully.
- Try different seasoning blends like Montreal Steak Seasoning, Cajun spice, Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute, or BBQ seasoning for variety.
- To reheat, use a microwave or skillet for best results; avoid the air fryer as the butter content may cause smoke or splatter.
- Freeze leftover steak bites in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
