Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Tender, juicy steak bites in a rich garlic butter sauce—this air fryer garlic butter steak bites recipe delivers an irresistible combination of savory, aromatic flavors, all in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
650g (22.9oz) of sirloin (or your steak of choice), trimmed of visible fat and cubed
1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
½ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper
½ teaspoon of onion powder
Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
Low-calorie spray
2 teaspoons of minced garlic (or lazy garlic)
2 tablespoons of salted butter, melted
1.5 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped (and additional to garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Place the steak pieces in a bowl and add the paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Toss the steak until it's evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Apply Low-Calorie Spray: Spray the seasoned steak pieces with a low-calorie cooking spray and toss them again to ensure an even coating.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry the Steak: Arrange the seasoned steak pieces on the grill plate in the air fryer. Air fry them for 6 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove and Save Juices: Take the cooked steak pieces out of the air fryer and remove the grill plate, but leave the juices in the bottom of the basket as they will become the sauce.
- Flavour Infusion: Put the cooked steak bites back into the air fryer along with the minced garlic, butter, and parsley. Toss to coat the steak bites in the flavor mixture and air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the steak bites to absorb the flavors.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle a little more fresh parsley over the dish and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy! Your delicious steak bites are now ready to be served with your favorite sides and enjoyed.
Notes
- For different steak cuts, you can substitute sirloin with rib-eye or filet mignon.
- For a spicier version, add more red chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Herb variations: Try substituting parsley with rosemary, thyme, or chives.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and a meat substitute like vegan steak or mushrooms.
- Reheat steak bites in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 2-3 minutes or on the stovetop with extra butter.
- Best served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
