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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Garlic butter steak bites in the air fryer cook fast but still feel like something you’d be excited to eat on a weekend. The brown sugar gives the edges a rich, caramelized crust, and the garlic butter brings big, bold flavor. You can pair them with rice, add some veggies, or use whatever you have on hand.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinade 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the steak bites:

For the garlic butter:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Add the steak bites and toss them around until they’re nicely coated. Let them sit for about 15 to 20 minutes so the flavors can soak in.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F .
  • Add the steak bites in a single layer so they cook evenly. If they don’t all fit, just cook them in batches. Let them cook for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on how done you like your steak.
  • While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and parsley, and let it warm through for a minute or two.
  • When the steak bites are ready, move them to a plate and pour the garlic butter right on top.
  • Give them a couple minutes to rest, then serve while they’re still warm and juicy.

Notes

  • Make them party-friendly by sliding a few onto small skewers with roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, or grilled zucchini cubes.
  • Slice the steak into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate. Pat them dry with a paper towel before seasoning to help them sear better and get that golden crust.
  • If they don’t all fit in the basket with space between, cook them in batches for the best results.
  • Give the basket a shake or flip the bites halfway through cooking so they brown evenly and don’t stick.
  • Garlic butter is amazing, but a little flaky salt, a squeeze of lemon, or some chili crisp can take the flavor to the next level.
  • Change it up with chimichurri, blue cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. For some crunch, toss on crispy shallots, garlic chips, or crushed pork rinds.
Serve: Serve them with mashed potatoes, creamy soup, roasted veggies, a fresh salad, or toss them in a bowl with greens or rice. For something lighter, try green beans, honey-roasted carrots, or a fresh tomato avocado salad.
Store: Cool the steak bites completely, then store them in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the air fryer at 375 F for a few minutes or warm them in a skillet with a bit of butter or oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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