Air Fryer Garlic-Butter Steak (Printable)

Tender steak cubes tossed in garlic-butter sauce, air fryer cooked for a quick, flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garlic-Butter Sauce

06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Combine sirloin cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, tossing to coat evenly.
03 - Place the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer within the air fryer basket.
04 - Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through; 4 minutes for medium-rare, 6 minutes for medium doneness.
05 - While steak cooks, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
06 - Transfer the cooked steak bites to a bowl and immediately toss with the garlic-butter sauce to coat thoroughly.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnishing with additional parsley for presentation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you that steakhouse crust without standing over a hot stove or splattering oil everywhere
  • These come together in under 20 minutes but taste like something you would order at a restaurant
  • The garlic butter sauce takes two minutes to make but transforms the whole dish into something special
02 -
  • Letting the steak bites rest for just 2 minutes after tossing in the sauce helps them hold onto all those juices instead of spilling them onto your plate
  • Shaking the basket halfway through cooking is the secret move that gives you even browning on all sides instead of one flat sear
03 -
  • If you want even more flavor, marinate the seasoned steak cubes for 30 minutes before cooking—the olive oil and spices really penetrate the meat
  • Work in batches if your air fryer is on the smaller side rather than overcrowding and ending up with steamed, sad steak
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