Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ready in just 8 minutes, these Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy, and tossed in rich garlic butter. A quick, flavorful dinner that’s keto and low-carb friendly.
Ingredients
- 650 g 22.9 oz sirloin steak (or your choice), trimmed and cubed
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch red chili flakes optional
- Low-calorie spray or olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Season the steak:
- Place cubed steak in a bowl. Add paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and chili flakes. Toss to coat.
Spray and toss:
- Add low-calorie spray to evenly coat all sides of the steak.
Preheat air fryer:
- Heat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Cook steak:
- Arrange steak bites on the grill plate or basket. Air fry for 6 minutes, turning halfway through.
Garlic butter finish:
- Remove steak from the air fryer. Keep the juices in the bottom of the basket. Return steak bites to the basket with garlic, melted butter, and parsley.
Final cook:
- Air fry for another 1–2 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Garnish:
- Sprinkle with extra parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Use sirloin or ribeye for best tenderness.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if needed.
Let steak bites rest briefly before serving to retain juices.