Air Fryer Steak Bites (Garlic Butter)

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 14 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) top sirloin (or ribeye / NY strip) (cut into 1-inch cubes)

1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

3 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tbsp parsley (chopped (optional)

pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Prep: Pat steak cubes dry. Toss with oil, salt, pepper (and garlic powder if using).

Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

Cook: Air fry steak bites in a single layer for 6-9 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked to your liking.

Garlic butter: Melt butter and warm garlic gently 30-60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

Finish: Toss hot steak bites with garlic butter. Rest 1-2 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd cook in batches for best browning.

Cut size matters: 1-inch cubes cook fastest and most evenly.

Doneness tip: Pull early and rest carryover heat finishes cooking.

Avoid adding butter before cooking (can smoke; garlic can burn).