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Air Fryer Steak Bites

Want a quick dinner ready in under 20 minutes? Try these Air Fryer Steak Bites with butter and parsley for an easy and delicious meal!

Air Fryer Steak Bites in a serving bowl topped with parsley.

I never loved steak while growing up, but as I’ve aged, I’ve started to really love it! It makes for an easy diner and there are so many different ways to enjoy it!

The one thing that makes me nervous about cooking steak is getting it cooked to the right interior temperature. This recipe makes that SO much easier, and the steak comes out perfect every time!

Try serving this alongside this Air Fryer Corn on the Cob for a delicious and full meal!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Steak Bites

ingredients needed to make air fryer steak bites.
  • Ribeye Steak: Any tender cut of steak, like ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon will work! You will need to cut this up into bite-sized pieces.
  • Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
  • Avocado Oil: You can also use olive oil instead
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Butter: Melted. Salted or unsalted works just fine.
  • Parsley: For a pop of color

How to Make this Recipe

Steak bite pieces in the basket of an air fryer.
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Slice the Ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces then add to a bowl.
  3. To the bowl add salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  4. Drizzle the avocado oil and Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned steak bites and toss again to ensure they are coated.
  5. Once preheated, arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  6. Place the air fryer basket in the preheated air fryer and cook the steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The steak bites should be browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  7. Once cooked, remove the steak bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  8. Drizzle the melted butter over the rested steak bites and toss to coat them in the butter. 
  9. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites as a garnish.

Expert Tips

a hand pouring parsley butter over cooked steak.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the desired doneness of the steak bites. Cooking times provided are for medium-rare to medium.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
  • For best results, use ribeye steak or any other tender cut of beef.

Recipe FAQs

Garlic butter steak bites in a shallow bowl with a spoon.
What is the Temperature of Cooked Steak?

Cooked steak bites are ready depending on your preference. Get a digital meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of your steak.

Rare: 125°F (52°C)
Medium Rare: 135°F (57°C)
Medium: 145°F (63°C)
Medium Well: 150°F (66°C)
Well Done: 160°F (71°C)

Should I Marinate the Steak Before Air Frying?

If you want! Feel free to soak the steak in your choice of marinade if you wish to before cooking.

Can I Cook Frozen Steak?

Yes, but I would recommend thawing the steak before putting it in the air fryer to get the best crisp on the edge.

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A bowl of air fryer steak bites drizzled with butter.

Air Fryer Steak Bites

Want a quick dinner ready in under 20 minutes? Try these Air Fryer Steak Bites with butter and parsley for an easy and delicious meal!
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ribeye steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Slice the Ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces then add to a bowl.
  • To the bowl add salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Drizzle the avocado oil and Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned steak bites and toss again to ensure they are coated.
  • Once preheated, arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Place the air fryer basket in the preheated air fryer and cook the steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The steak bites should be browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  • Once cooked, remove the steak bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the rested steak bites and toss to coat them in the butter.
  • Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites as a garnish.
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