🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Air Fryer Recipe)
Flavor & texture
Seared, caramelized steak cubes with melted garlic butter pooling on top — rich, savory, and ridiculously addictive. Perfect as an appetizer or main.
🛒 Ingredients (serves 3–4)
Steak
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1½ lb (700 g) sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Garlic Butter
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
Creamy Dip (optional, like in the photo)
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp mayo
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Paprika or chili flakes for garnish
🔪 Prep
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Pat steak dry with paper towels (very important for browning).
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Cut into even 1½–2 inch cubes.
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Toss steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
🍳 Air Fryer Instructions
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Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
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Place steak bites in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
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Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Medium-rare: ~6 minutes
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Medium: ~7–8 minutes
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🧄 Garlic Butter Finish
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While steak cooks, mix butter, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
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As soon as steak bites come out hot, add a small dollop of garlic butter on each piece.
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Toss gently so butter melts and coats everything.
🥣 Creamy Dip (optional)
Mix all dip ingredients in a small bowl. Chill for 10 minutes for best flavor.
🌿 Garnish & Serve
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Sprinkle with extra parsley
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Add flaky sea salt
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Serve immediately with dip, roasted potatoes, or veggies
🔥 Pro Tips
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Don’t overcook — steak dries fast in air fryer.
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Ribeye = juiciest, sirloin = leaner but still great.
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Want crispier edges? Add 1 extra minute at the end.
🔄 Variations
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🧀 Add parmesan to garlic butter
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🌶️ Spicy version: cayenne + chili oil
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🍄 Toss with sautéed mushrooms
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🥔 Serve over mashed potatoes or rice
