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Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe

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These Air Fryer Steak Bites offer a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender and juicy steak cubes seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a savory beef concentrate or Worcestershire sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a delicious medium doneness, they make a great snack, appetizer, or protein-packed addition to any meal.

Ingredients

Steak Bites

  • 1 lb top sirloin steak
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp beef better than bouillon concentrate paste or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Prepare the Steak: Cut the top sirloin steak into even 1-inch cubes to promote uniform cooking and tenderness.
  3. Mix the Seasoning Oil: In a small bowl, blend together the olive oil and beef better than bouillon concentrate or Worcestershire sauce for a flavorful marinade.
  4. Season the Steak Bites: Place the steak cubes in a large bowl, add garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and the flavored oil mixture. Toss everything together and gently massage the flavors into each cube to ensure full flavor coverage.
  5. Load the Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned steak bites in the basket in a single layer without overcrowding for optimal air circulation.
  6. Cook the Steak Bites: Air fry the steak bites for 4 minutes, then shake the basket to turn them, and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes. This timing yields medium doneness. Adjust cooking times if you prefer medium-rare or medium-well.
  7. Rest the Steak Bites: Remove the steak bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. This step allows juices to redistribute, enhancing tenderness and flavor.
  8. Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best taste. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat using the air fryer or a skillet for best texture, or enjoy cold.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Adjust cooking time based on preferred steak doneness: reduce time for medium-rare, increase for medium-well.
  • Resting the steak bites after cooking is crucial for juicy, tender results.
  • Use avocado oil cooking spray to prevent sticking without adding heavy oils.
  • Leftover steak bites can be reheated in the air fryer or skillet to maintain their texture.

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