Description
Sizzling Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites promise a quick, delectable dinner that marries tender beef with golden potatoes. Crisp edges, rich garlic butter, and minimal cleanup make this recipe a weeknight champion you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 strip steaks (10 ounces each)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Steak seasoning (Kinder’s Prime Steak Seasoning)
Cooking Fats and Extras:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Potatoes:
- 3 large potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse and slice potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Drizzle potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, then meticulously coat with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried parsley flakes.
- Arrange potato cubes in a single layer within the air fryer basket, creating space between pieces to promote optimal crispiness.
- Regulate air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and cook potatoes for 18-22 minutes, pausing midway to gently redistribute cubes for uniform golden-brown exterior.
- While potatoes cook, trim excess fat from beef and slice into precise 1-inch cubes using a sharp chef’s knife.
- Massage cubed steak with olive oil, then generously season with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and robust steak seasoning blend.
- Once potato cycle completes, carefully introduce seasoned steak bites into air fryer basket, maintaining minimal crowding.
- Cook steak bites at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 6-8 minutes, targeting medium doneness with slightly pink center.
- Simultaneously prepare garlic butter sauce by gently melting unsalted butter in a small saucepan, incorporating finely minced fresh garlic and dried parsley.
- Transfer crispy potatoes to serving platter, artfully arrange seared steak bites on top, then lavishly drizzle with aromatic garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Master the art of crispy potatoes by cutting them uniformly and shaking the air fryer basket during cooking to ensure even browning and perfect texture.
- Select high-quality steak like sirloin or ribeye and cut into consistent 1-inch cubes for uniform cooking and attractive presentation.
- Elevate flavor complexity by using a blend of seasonings including garlic powder, steak seasoning, and dried parsley for a restaurant-worthy taste profile.
- Achieve perfect steak doneness by monitoring cooking time closely – 7 minutes at 400°F delivers a delectable medium finish with juicy, tender results.
- Create a luxurious garlic butter sauce by melting butter and infusing it with fresh minced garlic and aromatic dried parsley for a rich, restaurant-style finish.
- Maximize air fryer efficiency by cooking potatoes first, then quickly preparing steak bites in the same device to minimize cleanup and preserve delicious cooking flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 cal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg