Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites (quick and easy recipe)

Air fryer steak bites on a bed of white rice with seasoned green beans.

Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites (quick and easy recipe)

These juicy air fryer steak bites make for a quick and flavorful dinner! Ready in just 10 minutes, these go great served with rice, potatoes, or noodles.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer beef, air fryer dinner recipe, air fryer ribeye steak, steak bites dinner

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Ingredients

ribeye or sirloin steak (1 pound, 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Pat the steak dry on both sides using a paper towel.
Cut the steak into 1-inch-thick cubes.
To a medium bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended.
Add the steak bites to the bowl and toss until well coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Once the air fryer is ready, add the steak bites to the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 to 6 minutes.
Once done, immediately remove the steak bites from the air fryer so that they don’t overcook. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

You can easily switch up the flavor of your air fryer steak bites with a few simple variations. For a spicy kick, toss the steak pieces in Cajun seasoning before cooking. Prefer a sweet and savory combo? Try using a steak rub made with a touch of brown sugar to add a hint of caramelized flavor. You can also swap out the cut of beef—sirloin, ribeye, or even flank steak all works well.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days.
To reheat, place the steak bites in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through, or heat them in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.

Pro Tips:

Cut the steak into similar-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
Preheat your air fryer for the best sear and to lock in flavor.
Cook the steak bites in a single layer so that they get crispy on the edges; if you're making a larger batch, cook in batches instead of crowding the basket.
Want to feed more people? This recipe can easily be doubled—just keep that single-layer rule in mind.
For doneness, aim for about 4–5 minutes for medium-rare, 6–7 minutes for medium, and 8–9 minutes for well-done, depending on your air fryer and steak size.
The air fryers used to test this recipe were the Cosori TurboBlaze 6 Quart and the Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart. Since all air fryers cook differently, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly depending on what air fryer you use.

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