Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender cubes of seasoned top sirloin cooked in an air fryer and drizzled with garlic butter. They are a delicious appetizer or can be the main course when served with side dishes like mashed potatoes and vegetables. The steak bites can also be made in a skillet on the stovetop. Check out my quick and delicious Steak Bite recipe, too! It will be another favorite way to enjoy steak!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Meat: For this recipe, I used top sirloin because of its flavor and tenderness. However, you could use other cuts of beef like ribeye, New York Strip, filet mignon, or your favorite. Season the cubes of steak with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. When cutting the steak, try to keep the pieces as close in size as possible for even cooking.
Garlic Butter: The simple, yet flavorful garlic butter really elevates the taste of the steak bites. It is made with melted butter, garlic, parsley, and black pepper.
How To Serve Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites are versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Here are some delicious ways to serve these steak bites:
- Serve the steak bites as an appetizer. Set out toothpicks for easy serving with the garlic butter as a dipping sauce on the side.
- Add the steak bites on top of a lettuce or mixed greens salad.
- Serve over a bed of cooked pasta.
- Use them in a tortilla to make steak tacos.
- Pair the steak bites with roasted vegetables like asparagus or Brussels sprouts.
- Thread the steak bites onto skewers with some grilled vegetables.
- With mashed potatoes and vegetables, serve the garlic butter steak bites as the main course.
How To Store Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
To store steak bites, first, let them cool to room temperature. Next, store the steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 3-4 days. Reheat the steak bites in a skillet, microwave, or air fryer.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced, plus extra to chop for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.*
- To a medium bowl, add steak cubes, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the steak is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Place the steak bites in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
- While the steak is cooking, prepare the garlic butter. To a small bowl, add melted butter, garlic, parsley, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the cooked steak bites to a serving plate. Drizzle the butter over the steak bites. Garnish with additional chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Season the cubes of steak with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the steak bites and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Drizzle the cooked steak with garlic butter.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Elizabeth
Tender steak in an air fryer? Yes, please! And, the simple garlic butter really makes the steak bites even more special!
Rachael
Galic butter and steak bites, you can't go wrong!
Annabelle
I loved these! They're very flavorful, tender, and easy to make!
Bella
Butter with steak never fails! The garlic adds so much flavor to this. So savory and tasty!
Selena
These seemed super easy to make and were yummy. I loved them with the sauce!
Yummy!