air fryer steak bites are one of the fastest, juiciest ways to cook steak. Here’s a simple, crispy, flavor-packed recipe that works every time.
🥩 Air Fryer Steak Bites (Quick + Juicy)
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or strip steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional Butter Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Step-by-Step
✅ Step 1: Cut & Season
- Cut steak into 1-inch cubes.
- Pat dry with paper towels (helps sear better).
- Toss with:
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt & pepper
(and Worcestershire if using)
✅ Step 2: Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes
✅ Step 3: Cook
- Place steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket
(Don’t overcrowd — cook in batches if needed) - Cook 6–8 minutes
- Shake basket halfway through
- For medium-rare: 6 minutes
- For medium: 7 minutes
- For well done: 8 minutes
✅ Step 4: Optional Butter Garlic Sauce
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Toss steak bites in butter.
- Sprinkle parsley.
✅ Step 5: Serve
Serve with:
- mashed potatoes
- rice
- roasted veggies
- over salad
- with a dipping sauce (garlic aioli or steak sauce)
🔥 Tips for Perfect Steak Bites
- Don’t crowd the basket — you want them to sear, not steam.
- Pat steak dry for better browning.
- Let steak rest 3 minutes before serving.