Description
These amazing air fryer steak bites are expertly seasoned with simple ingredients and then cooked in the air fryer to perfection in under 10 minutes. Our chimichurri sauce makes them even more mouthwatering!Â
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the Chimichurri Sauce (optional):
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- In a large bowl, toss the steak cubes with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the steak cubes and toss again to ensure each piece is well-coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 4-5 minutes.
- Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4-8 minutes. The cooking time will depend on how well-done you want your steak (see notes below)
- Remove the steak from the air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- (Optional) Make the Chimichurri Sauce. In a medium-size bowl, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Aproximate cook times for desired steak doneness…
- 4 minutes – rare
- 5 minutes – medium rare (recommended)
- 6 minutes – medium
- 7 minutes – medium well
- 8 minutes – well done
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American