Description
Sizzling crispy air fryer steak bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor without complicated techniques. Succulent beef morsels promise a quick, delectable meal that satisfies hunger and delights palates with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
Optional Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to a high temperature of 400F (200C), ensuring it’s ready for the steak bites.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly coat the steak cubes with a blend of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce, massaging the seasonings to create an even, flavorful layer.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned steak cubes in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing proper air circulation for optimal crispiness.
- Cook the steak bites for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake the basket, promoting even cooking and ensuring each piece develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Monitor the internal temperature for precise doneness: medium-rare at 130-135F, medium at 140-145F, or medium-well at 150-155F, using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Once cooked, transfer the hot steak bites to a serving plate and drizzle with melted butter, enhancing their rich flavor and creating a glossy finish.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for a burst of color and herbaceous aroma, then serve immediately alongside your preferred dipping sauce or accompanying sides.
Notes
- Always choose well-marbled, tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and juiciness in your steak bites.
- Pat the steak pieces completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect crispy exterior and better browning in the air fryer.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which prevents proper air circulation and results in steamed instead of crispy meat.
- Experiment with alternative seasoning blends like Mediterranean herbs, Cajun spices, or Asian-inspired marinades to create diverse flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg