Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Drip (Ready in 8 Mins) 🥩✨

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Steak Bites

• 1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye, New York strip, tenderloin — your favorite cut)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat

For the Garlic Butter Drip 🧈

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice (for brightness)

How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Step 1: Prep the Steak

Cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel — this helps them sear beautifully.

Step 2: Season

In a bowl, toss the steak bites with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until every piece is coated in flavor.

Step 3: Air Fry to Perfection

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
• Arrange steak bites in a single layer in the basket.
• Cook for 4 minutes, shake the basket, then cook another 3–4 minutes depending on how you like your steak (medium or medium-rare).

They’ll emerge sizzling — caramelized outside, tender inside.

Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter Drip

While the steak cooks, melt butter in a small pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in parsley and a splash of lemon juice.

Step 5: Combine

Toss the hot steak bites in the garlic butter or serve with the butter poured slowly over top — let it drip down the sides for that irresistible steakhouse effect.

Pro Tips for the Juiciest Air Fryer Steak

1. Choose the right cut: Sirloin and ribeye work best — juicy and flavorful.
2. Don’t overcrowd: Air needs space to circulate for that perfect sear.
3. Use a meat thermometer: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
4. Rest before serving: Let the steak sit 2 minutes to seal in juices.
5. Make it extra buttery: Double the garlic butter (no regrets).

Flavor Variations You’ll Love 💡

• Garlic Butter Parmesan: Add 2 tbsp grated Parmesan into the butter.
• Chili Lime Steak Bites: Mix in chili powder and fresh lime juice.
• Honey Garlic Glaze: Add 1 tbsp honey to the garlic butter for a sweet twist.
• Smoky BBQ: Toss with BBQ sauce instead of butter for a tangy version.

How to Serve These Steak Bites

• 🥔 Over mashed potatoes or roasted veggies.
• 🥗 On a salad for a protein-packed lunch.
• 🍢 As party appetizers with toothpicks and a butter drizzle bowl on the side.
• 🍳 With fried eggs for a next-level breakfast.

And if you’re filming or photographing — drizzle that garlic butter in slow motion. Capture the golden drip, the glisten, the steam — that’s pure food art.

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Pop into air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 350°F to regain crisp edges.
• Freeze: Freeze cooked steak bites up to 2 months; reheat directly in air fryer.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~310
• Protein: 30g
• Carbs: 1g
• Fat: 21g
• Fiber: 0g

Keto, low-carb, high-flavor — and insanely satisfying.

Final Thoughts 🧄🥩✨

When that garlic butter hits the hot steak — it sizzles, melts, and drips in slow motion.
Every bite is juicy, buttery, garlicky bliss.

Whether you serve them as a snack, party dish, or weeknight dinner, these Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Drip prove one thing:
You don’t need a fancy grill to make steakhouse magic happen — just 8 minutes and an air fryer.