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Close-up of juicy air fryer steak bites on a white plate with a side of creamy dipping sauce and a gold fork lifting a piece.
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Steak Bites

These Air Fryer Steak Bites are juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor from a simple homemade seasoning mix. It’s the perfect easy protein for busy weeknights, ready and on the table in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • lbs steak cut into bite-sized cubes

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Combine the seasoning in a small dish.
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp brown sugar, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Toss the steak cubes in the seasoning and olive oil.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ lbs steak
  • Place the steak in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Do this in 2 batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  • Air fry for 4-5 minutes for medium. See notes.
  • Serve with your favorite steak sauce.

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Notes

  • Optional: Add 1 tbsp melted butter and minced garlic at the end for a garlic butter version.
Meat Temperatures:
  • Rare to medium rare: 3-4 minutes 
  • Medium well: 5-6 minutes
  • Well: 6+ minutes
  • Cooking times may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 3mg