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Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe

These Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites are the easiest way to get perfectly cooked steak on the table in about 20 minutes! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe delivers juicy, well-seasoned steak bites that taste just as good as a full steak, without the extra work!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 326
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs sirloin steak cut into cubes
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano and thyme. Toss until the meat is evenly coated.
  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil, then arrange the steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 6–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the steak bites are browned on the outside and cooked to medium to medium-well inside.
  5. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 50gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg

Notes

  • Preheat the air fryer: This is non-negotiable! The hot basket helps sear the outside right away for maximum juiciness. The steak should sizzle when it touches the air fryer basket!
  • Don’t overcrowd: Too many steak cubes in the basket = steaming instead of searing. Cook in batches if needed for best results.
  • Watch the cook time: Steak cooks fast in the air fryer. Pull it out a little early if you like it more on the rare side.
  • Rest the steak: Just a few minutes of resting these air fryer steak bites makes a huge difference in keeping all those tasty juices inside.

Air Fryer Steak Doneness Guide:

  • Rare: 4–5 minutes (cool red center)
  • Medium-Rare: 5–6 minutes (warm red center)
  • Medium: 6–7 minutes (pink center)
  • Medium-Well: 7–8 minutes (slightly pink center)
  • Well-Done: 8–9 minutes (little to no pink)

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