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An air fryer comes in handy for so much more than one might imagine. Our tasty air-fryer steak bites recipe is one such example\u2014it features bite-sized portions of steak smothered in a delicious garlic butter sauce, complete with actual garlic bits. The entire dish comes together in just minutes, with very little effort required. How’s that for something wonderful?<\/p>\n
Preheat the air fryer to 400\u00b0F. In a large bowl, combine the steak, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika, and toss everything to coat the steak. Place the steak on the greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Cook until the meat reaches the desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0; medium, 140\u00b0; medium-well, 145\u00b0), five to six minutes.<\/p>\n In the meantime, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic in a large bowl. Add the cooked steak bites, tossing them to coat. Place them back into the air fryer, and cook until the garlic is browned, one to two minutes. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n Store the cooled steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they’ll keep for three to four days.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze the cooked steak bites once they cool by placing them in a zippered freezer bag, pressing out the excess air before sealing. Though the cooked meat will keep in the freezer for up to six months, it tends to dry out a bit over time, so it’s best to consume it within a month or two for the best flavor. Thaw the steak bites in the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat them.<\/p>\n Top sirloin is the best steak cut<\/a> for this recipe because it’s juicy, making it perfect for any recipe requiring cubes of steak. Alternative cuts include ribeye or New York strip steak; either one tends to cost more than sirloin, and they have more marbling. Round steak or flank steak can also be used.<\/p>\n Yes, an air fryer makes it easy to enjoy just about any food in new ways, including tofu! The cooking time is far less with tofu, at six to eight minutes. Try marinating the tofu for a few hours or overnight with a homemade marinade from this air-fryer tofu steaks<\/a> recipe, as the tofu itself has a mild flavor.<\/p>\n We’re glad you asked! Sides that pair well with the steak bites include air-fryer cauliflower<\/a> with lemon and herbs, air-fryer carrots<\/a> and air-fryer Brussels sprouts<\/a>, infused with garlic, rosemary and olive oil. With so many wonderful options, you may find yourself wanting to try new air-fryer side dishes<\/a> every night of the week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Imagine a lovely steak main course that takes only minutes to prepare and doesn’t require a grill or heating up the kitchen! 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Season and cook the steak<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the garlic butter<\/h3>\n
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Air-Fryer Steak Bite Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Air-Fryer Steak Bites<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze air-fryer steak bites?<\/h3>\n
Air-Fryer Steak Bite Tips<\/h2>\n
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What other steak cuts could I use?<\/h3>\n
Could I make this with tofu?<\/h3>\n
What other sides could I make in the air fryer?<\/h3>\n