There is nothing better than a bite of juicy steak bathed in a garlic butter sauce. That is why you will want to make this Air fryer recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites.
These easy steak bites make a great addition to your weeknight dinner or game day spread, and are so juicy and tender they are bound to become a favorite of the entire family.

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โค๏ธ Why you'll love it
Quick, Easy Meal: An easy steak recipe that is ready in a snap, perfect for those busy weeknights.
Packed with Flavor: Juicy steak bites are tossed in the most delicious garlicky butter sauce and are full of flavor.
Perfect for Sharing: An excellent appetizer for gatherings or a delightful main course for an intimate dinner.
Seasonal note: While perfect for any time of the year, these bite-size pieces of steak add a cozy touch to winter evenings and make a fantastic addition to holiday gatherings or special occasions.




๐ฅ Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this flavor packed recipe, and they are ingredients you likely already have on hand!
- Top Sirloin Steak
- Fresh Garlic
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Brown sugar
- Olive oil or Avocado Oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Why These Ingredients?
- Steak: This is the star of the show, so choose a tender cut like top sirloin, ribeye steak, New York Strip steak or Filet mignon are all a great choice for melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
- Garlic and Butter: The garlic butter sauce adds rich flavor and a hint of indulgence to these juicy garlick butter steak bites.
- Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Brown Sugar: this combination of seasonings to creates the most delicious and flavorful steak bites.


๐ชย How to make Garlic Butter Steak Bites
For the steak pieces:
- With a sharp knife, cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are all similar in size. This allows for even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Mix these ingredients well to create a marinade.
- Toss the steak cubes in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place in an airtight container and let sit in the marinade for about 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- While the steak is marinating, preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200ยฐC).
- Once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the marinated steak pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be careful not to overcrowd to ensure proper circulation of air.
- Cook steak bites in the air fryer at 400ยฐF for 4-6 minutes, depending on preferred level of doneness.
For the garlic butter sauce:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
Combine steak bites and garlic butter sauce:
- Once the steak is done, remove it from the air fryer and transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites, ensuring they are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce and toss to coat all the steak bites with the sauce.
- Allow the steak to rest for a couple of minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Serve hot.

๐ฅ Equipment
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Medium bowl
Microwave-safe bowl (small)
Air fryer
Mixing spoon
Meat thermometer
๐ฅซStorage
Refrigerate: store leftover steak bites in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
Reheat: reheat leftover steak bites in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
๐ Variations
Sweetener Swap: substitute the brown sugar for maple syrup or honey for a sweet and savory twist.
Herb infusion: Experiment with different fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for diverse flavor profiles.
๐ญ Tips
Sweet and Spicy Kick: Fans of sweet heat will love a dash or two of red pepper flakes tossed in the garlic butter sauce.
Intensify flavors: Marinate the steak in the seasoning longer (up to 2 hours) instead of the 20 minutes.
Stove Top Alternative: If you don't have an air fryer, fear not! Simply follow the same steps in a hot skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and adjust cooking times accordingly.

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๐ฝ Serve with..
Serve this garlic butter steak bites recipe with a side of crispy potatoes, and green beans . This delicious recipe is also a great addition as part of your game day spread!
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๐ Recipe

Garlic Butter Steak Bites: Easy Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl (small)
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Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 16 ounces sirloin steak
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- ยผ teaspoon pepper
- ยผ teaspoon onion powder
- ยผ teaspoon garlic powder
- ยฝ teaspoon brown sugar
For the Garlic Butter:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
For the steak pieces:
- With a sharp knife, cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are all similar in size. This allows for even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Mix these ingredients well to create a marinade.
- Toss the steak cubes in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place in an airtight container and let sit in the marinade for about 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- While the steak is marinating, preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200ยฐC).
- Once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the marinated steak pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be careful not to overcrowd to ensure proper circulation of air.
- Cook steak bites in the air fryer at 400ยฐF for 4-6 minutes, depending on preferred level of doneness.
For the garlic butter sauce:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
Combine steak bites and garlic butter sauce:
- Once the steak is done, remove it from the air fryer and transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites, ensuring they are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce and toss to coat all the steak bites with the sauce.
- Allow the steak to rest for a couple of minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Serve hot.
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