Description
Savory air fryer juicy steak bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. Quick marinades and precise temperature control ensure tender, perfectly seasoned protein for effortless home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marination: Blend olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Immerse steak cubes in this aromatic mixture, allowing flavors to permeate for 10 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheating and Preparation: Ignite air fryer to 400F (200C) for three minutes. Arrange marinated steak pieces in a single, spacious layer within the basket, avoiding overcrowding. Work in batches if needed to ensure optimal searing.
- Precision Cooking: Execute cooking based on desired doneness – 6 minutes for medium-rare, 7 minutes for medium, 8 minutes for medium-well. Midway through, gently shake the basket to promote uniform caramelization and heat circulation.
- Garlic Butter Finish: Craft a luscious garlic butter by melding melted butter with finely chopped garlic. Once steak bites reach perfect temperature, transfer and lavishly coat with the fragrant butter mixture.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant visual and flavor finale. Serve immediately while steaming hot, paired with preferred dipping sauces or accompanying dishes.
Notes
- Marinate with Care: Let steak absorb marinade for at least 10 minutes, but no more than 2 hours to prevent meat from becoming too salty or tough.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Ensure steak pieces are in a single layer without touching to achieve perfect sear and even cooking in air fryer.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use meat thermometer for precise doneness – 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, 150-155°F for medium-well.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow steak bites to rest 2-3 minutes after cooking to retain juices and maximize tenderness, preventing dry or tough texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg