Air Fryer Steak Bites
Make these easy Air Fryer steak bites when you're looking for a quick and easy dinner to whip up on a weeknight.
Bite-sized ribeye piecesare tossed with butter, garlic, seasonings, and herbs and are air fried to perfection, making them easy to pair with roasted broccoli and potatoes, rice, or a simple salad.
This is a handy recipe for evenings when you want steak without firing up the grill. It's quick, easy, needs barely any prep time and everything comes together in the Air Fryer, which means less cleanup.
Serve it with my Italian sautéed mushrooms or crispy Parmesan potatoes for a complete plate.
Quick Look: Air Fryer Steak Bites
- 🔪 Prep time: 5 minutes.
- 🍳 Cook time: 6–8 minutes air frying, plus 5 minutes preheating.
- 🍽️ Servings: 2.
- 🥣 Main ingredients: Ribeye steak, butter, garlic, Creole seasoning, mixed herbs, soy sauce, and parsley.
- ➡️ Method: Cube steak → toss with seasonings → preheat → air fry in a single layer → rest and serve.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥢 Best served with: Aligot potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, rice, or salad.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- The seasoning mixture comes together in one bowl- no complicated marinade needed.
- Ribeye brings plenty of beefy flavor, while garlic and butter coat each bite.
- It makes two servings and is easy to serve as a main or add to a rice bowl. I love pairing it with one pan broccoli and cheese rice.
Recipe Ingredients
Ribeye steak: Cut into evenly sized cubes so the pieces cook at a similar rate. Trim away any large, tough pieces of fat.
Butter: Soften or gently melt it so it distributes through the seasoning mixture.
Creole seasoning: Adds savory spice and heat. Check whether your blend contains salt before adding more. I like using my homemade Creole seasoning.
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic gives the bites their garlicky flavor. Use air fried roasted garlic for a deeper, smoky flavor.
Mixed herb seasoning: Use your preferred dried herb blend. I like using my homemade mixed herb seasoning.
Soy sauce: Adds savory depth and helps coat the steak with the spices.
Salt and pepper: Season lightly at first because soy sauce and some spice blends are already salty.
Parsley: Chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note. Fresh works best, but you can use dried parsley too.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use an infused butter like hot honey butter, Pesto butter or Cajun butter for a deeper flavor. For a non-dairy version, use lemon infused olive oil or regular olive oil.
- Use a mild Creole blend for less heat, or add a pinch of cayenne for a spicier version.
- Swap soy sauce for gluten-free tamari if needed, and check the seasoning labels too.
- Experiment with other seasoning blends. Try lemon pepper seasoning or use an infused salt like citrus salt or garlic parsley salt.
How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites
Step 1: Pat the steak dry and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Add it to a mixing bowl with the butter, Creole seasoning, minced garlic, mixed herbs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss until evenly coated.
Step 2: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, checking toward the end because air fryers and steak thickness vary.
Step 3: Transfer the steak bites to a serving plate and let them rest briefly before serving. Spoon any juices from the plate over the bites.
💭 Top Tip
Give the steak bites room in the basket. If they are piled together, they steam instead of browning. Cook in batches when necessary.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Pat the beef dry before seasoning to remove excess surface moisture.
- Keep the cubes a consistent size; smaller pieces cook faster than larger ones. I always do this when I make Air Fryer Teriyaki cauliflower too.
- Preheat the air fryer before adding the steak so it starts cooking in a hot basket.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check the center of a larger piece instead of relying on color alone.
- Taste your seasoning blend before adding extra salt. You can adjust the finished bites at the table.
How to Serve Air Fryer Steak Bites
Serve the bites over rice (like lemon dill rice), potatoes (like butter garlic potatoes with the buttery juices spooned over the top. For a lighter side, try pairing them with garlic Parmesan lettuce salad or Air Fryer squash and zucchini.
You can also set them out with toothpicks and a fresh dipping sauce like basil Gremolata as a small appetizer. Serve promptly while the steak is warm.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need, using short intervals and checking frequently so the steak does not dry out. Leftover bites also work well sliced into a rice bowl or tucked into a sandwich.
Sirloin or strip steak can work in place of ribeye. Choose a tender steak cut and check it early, especially if it is leaner.
Overcooking or using unevenly sized pieces can make them chewy. Cut consistent cubes and start checking at the lower end of the cooking range.
Yes, but cook in batches to keep a single layer in the basket. Crowding the basket changes how the steak cooks.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 300 g ribeye steak chopped into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 2 garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon mixed herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix well to coat all the steak bites.
- Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes.
Notes
- Use ribeye steak for juicy, tender steak bites, or swap it with sirloin or New York strip steak for a slightly leaner option.
- Cut the steak into evenly sized 1-inch cubes to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels before adding the seasonings to help the outside develop a nicely browned crust.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes before adding the steak bites for the best results.
- Arrange the steak pieces in a single layer without overcrowding the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces and your preferred doneness.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For food safety, whole cuts of beef should reach 145°F and rest for 3 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of Creole seasoning depending on your spice preference, and taste before adding extra salt since the seasoning and soy sauce may already contain salt.
- Serve the steak bites with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat briefly in the air fryer to avoid drying out the steak.
