Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak (Printable Version)

Tender steak cubes tossed in savory garlic butter, cooked quickly for a juicy and flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Steak

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

→ Garlic-Butter Sauce

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, toss steak cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Place the steak cubes in a single layer within the air fryer basket.
04 - Air fry the steak cubes for 4 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even doneness; cook 4 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.
05 - While the steak cooks, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
06 - Immediately transfer the cooked steak bites to a bowl and toss thoroughly with the garlic-butter sauce.
07 - Serve the steak bites hot, optionally garnished with additional parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under twenty minutes, perfect when youre short on time but craving something impressive
  • The garlic butter soaks into every bite, making each piece impossibly tender and flavorful
02 -
  • Dont skip patting the steak dry, wet meat will never get that golden edge you want
  • Shake the basket halfway through or the bottoms will overcook while the tops stay pale
03 -
  • Marinate the steak cubes for thirty minutes in olive oil, garlic, and herbs if you have extra time, it deepens the flavor even more
  • Use ribeye instead of sirloin if you want the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth result
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