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These tender and juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites smothered in Lemon Garlic Butter are so flavorful, and cooked to perfection in under 10 minutes! You will love steak in the air fryer and these simple bites are perfect with veggies and potatoes, over a salad and so much more!
If you aren’t making steak in your air fryer, you are seriously missing out. Juicy and tender with crispy edges, this Air Fryer Steak Bites recipe is so simple and quick to whip up.
And the Lemon Garlic Butter over top? Well that just seals the deal! A delicious steak dinner is so simple with this recipe!
If juicy steak bites are your thing, these Mediterranean Steak Bites are also a fan favorite. We also love all things beef, so try this Parmesan Crusted Steak Sheet Pan Dinner, Cilantro Lime Flat Iron Steak Fajitas, Grilled Ribeye Steak with Gorgonzola Sauce or perhaps these Air Fryer Hamburgers.
As for other air fryer recipes we love, try these Air Fryer Salmon Bites and Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw!
Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Minimal prep time and minimal effort. While you can marinate the steak bites for a decent amount of time if desired, it is not necessary. All you need is about 10 minutes to cut the steak and toss it with all the other simple ingredients. The lemon garlic butter is ready in minutes as well. Easy, easy, easy!
- Can be prepped in advance and marinated and then cooked up later. If you like to prep things ahead of time, toss the steak with the marinade early in the day and then pop the steak in to be air fried about 10 minutes or so before dinner. Perfect simple dinner recipe for busy weeknights!
- The perfect compliment to many side dishes. Love steak and fries together? These Potato Wedges would be amazing with this steak recipe. Some Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and a simple Spring Green Salad.
- 3 words: Lemon. Garlic. Butter. Steak was made to have a buttery rich sauce. Tossing these air fryer steak bites in the lemony butter sauce is perfection!
Recipe Ingredients
- steak: I prefer top sirloin steak for these simple air fryer steak bites. You can use ribeye or New York strip if preferred. Sirloin is easy and affordable to I find it to be a great choice. Find one that is an even thickness throughout and has good marbling.
- olive oil: extra virgin is my preference.
- garlic: I find freshly minced to be best for this steak recipe. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- soy sauce: low sodium is what I use to reduce the sodium content. For gluten free, opt for tamari.
- Worcestershire sauce: the star ingredient in the marinade–don’t skip it if possible!
- herbs: a combination of dried parsley, oregano and basil. Italian seasoning is a great option as well. You could opt for fresh herbs in the recipe. Freshly chopped parsley is great to add over top. You can use different seasonings if preferred to vary the flavor. I also love to add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- butter: Unsalted or salted is fine, use what you prefer
- lemon juice: freshly squeezed over the bottled stuff if possible.
- salt/pepper: sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
What cut of steak is best for steak bites:
I prefer sirloin when making these air fried steak bites. They are tender and full of flavor but also on the affordable side as compared to other cuts of meat.
Other cuts of beef you could easily use include Ribeye or New York Strip.
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Cut the steak into equal sized, bite-sized pieces–approximately 1 1/2 inches with a sharp knife. Toss the bites with the marinade ingredients, coating evenly.
- You can allow it to chill anywhere from a few minutes to about 24 hours!
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes. Make sure its nice and hot!
- Line the steak bites in a single layer in your air fryer basket. If your air fryer is too small, you can work in batches.
- Cook the steak for about 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through, until cooked to desired doneness based on internal temperature:
- Medium Rare: 130°F
- Medium: 140°F
- Medium Well: 150°F
- The steak will continue to cook slightly when you remove the basket so you can remove the basket when the bites reach just slightly under your preferred doneness. Use an instant read meat thermometer for best results.
- While the steak bites are air frying, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley and salt/pepper. Pour over the steak when cooked and toss well to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- For the juiciest steak, let it rest! Hold off on diving in to these dreamy garlic butter steak bites for just a few minutes after cooking. This allows all of the juices to redistribute and you will get the perfect air fryer steak in every bite!
- Cut the steak bites into equal size pieces for best cooking. If the steak pieces are cut in different sizes, they will not cook as evenly. Thicker chunks will take longer so get them as similar as you can.
- Air fryers tend to cook slightly differently across brands. Know your appliance and keep an eye on the steak as you get closer to the cook time as they can go from medium to medium well quicker than you may expect.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. If you have to work in batches, you can. Space the steak out so they aren’t touching if possible.
Storage:
To store any leftover steak, place it an airtight container. I typically like to wrap leftover meat in aluminum foil, but due to the garlic butter in this recipe, it will be quite messy and you will lose some of that goodness later.
Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, for best results, air fry at 350°F for about 3-5 minutes, trying not to overcook!
What to serve with these air fryer steak bites:
Lots of options to serve with these juicy air fryer steak bites. You can toss them on a salad or serve them over potatoes, but lots of dishes beyond that!
- Mac and cheese along with steak is a given. Cheddar Gruyere Mac and Cheese, Protein Mac, or Instant Pot Mac and Cheese are my favorite.
- Veggies we love to serve with this recipe include Parmesan Roasted Green Beans, Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, or Air Fryer Broccoli if you have lots of room in your fryer.
- If you are looking for salad, try a Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad, Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad or Lemon Orzo Salad.
What other sides am I missing??
Try these other Air Fryer Recipes:
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Air Fryer Steak Bites with Lemon Garlic Butter
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lb sirloin steak, cut into even, bite sized pieces
- 3 T olive oil
- 2 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 c soy sauce, tamari for gluten free
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- ½ cracked pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 4 T butter, melted
- 1 T lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp parsley, dried or fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Steak Bites: Toss together the steak bites and marinade ingredients. Chill for several minutes or for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Place the steak bites in air fryer basket in a single, even layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking once halfway until cooked to desired doneness.
- Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter: While the steak cooks whisk together the butter ingredients. Pour over the steak bites when cooked as desired and toss well to coat.
- Serve with favorite sides. Store leftovers in an air tight container for about 3 days. To reheat, cook in air fryer at 375° for about 3-4 minutes.
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Notes
- Cut the steak bites into equal size pieces for best cooking. If the steak pieces are cut in different sizes, they will not cook as evenly. Thicker chunks will take longer so get them as similar as you can.
- Air fryers tend to cook slightly differently across brands. Know your appliance and keep an eye on the steak as you get closer to the cook time as they can go from medium to medium well quicker than you may expect.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. If you have to work in batches, you can. Space the steak out so they aren’t touching if possible.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Ridiculously easy to make and soooo good. Happy I made a double batch. Used coulotte steaks (top sirloin) I had in the freezer. Prepped at lunchtime to marinate a few hours. This will be a regular dinner for us! Thanks, Lorie!! ❤️
Oh yes, doubling the recipe for the WIN! So happy you guys loved them!