Description
These Air Fryer Steak Bites are tender, flavorful cubes of steak seasoned with a blend of spices and quickly cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect as a quick appetizer or protein-packed snack, they come out juicy on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior thanks to the high-heat air frying method.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ lbs steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for perfectly cooked steak bites.
- Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and pepper to create a flavorful spice blend.
- Season the Steak: Toss the steak cubes in the seasoning mixture along with the olive oil, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated for balanced flavor and browning.
- Arrange Steak Cubes: Place the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding, which helps achieve a better sear and even cooking.
- Air Fry the Steak Bites: Cook the steak bites for 4 to 5 minutes for medium doneness. You may adjust cooking time slightly based on your preferred level of doneness or steak thickness.
- Serve: Remove the steak bites from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite steak sauce or dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- For rarer steak bites, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes; for well-done, increase by 1-2 minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a higher smoke point.
- Let the steak rest a few minutes after cooking for juices to redistribute.
