Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

why make this recipe

This dish cooks fast and uses the air fryer. You get tender steak bites and crispy potatoes in one meal. It is simple, full of garlic butter flavor, and clean up is easy.

introduction

This recipe brings together steak, potatoes, garlic, and butter for a quick weeknight meal. If you like simple air fryer sides, try this air fryer corn on the cob as an easy side to add more veggies to your plate.

how to make Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Make the potatoes first, then cook the steak so both finish hot. Toss steak with oil and garlic, air fry until browned, then mix with potatoes and garlic butter.

Ingredients :
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes, 1 lb baby potatoes, halved, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions :

1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry.
2. Toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
4. Add seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. While potatoes cook, toss steak bites in the remaining olive oil, half of the minced garlic, and more salt and pepper.
6. Add steak to the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
7. In a bowl, melt butter and stir in remaining garlic and parsley to make the garlic butter.
8. Combine cooked steak and potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with garlic butter.
9. Toss well to coat and serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or crushed red pepper flakes.

how to serve Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Serve hot right after tossing with garlic butter. Plate with a green salad or steamed veggies. Add extra parsley or red pepper flakes on top for color and a little heat.

how to store Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or a skillet to keep the potatoes crisp. Do not leave at room temp more than 2 hours.

tips to make Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

• Pat steak dry so it browns better.
• Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
• Don’t crowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
• Use a meat thermometer for steak: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
• Add the garlic butter at the end to keep the garlic bright and fresh.

variation (if any)

• Swap sirloin for ribeye or strip steak for more marbling.
• Use baby sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste; increase cook time slightly.
• Add mushrooms or bell peppers to the basket for extra veggies.
• Make it spicy by adding more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen potatoes?
A: Small frozen potato pieces may work, but cook time will change. Thaw or add a few minutes and check for doneness.

Q: Can I skip the butter?
A: Yes. Use olive oil and extra parsley for a lighter option.

Q: How do I keep steak from overcooking?
A: Use a meat thermometer and check early. Remove when it is a few degrees below desired temp; it will rest and finish cooking.

Q: Can I make this for a crowd?
A: Yes. Cook potatoes and steak in batches and keep warm in a low oven, then toss with garlic butter before serving.

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: None

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Description

Deliciously tender steak bites and crispy potatoes tossed in garlic butter, made effortlessly in the air fryer.

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry.
2. Toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
4. Add seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. While potatoes cook, toss steak bites in the remaining olive oil, half of the minced garlic, and more salt and pepper.
6. Add steak to the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
7. In a bowl, melt butter and stir in remaining garlic and parsley to make the garlic butter.
8. Combine cooked steak and potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with garlic butter.
9. Toss well to coat and serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or crushed red pepper flakes.

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Notes

Pat steak dry for better browning. Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Don’t crowd the air fryer; cook in batches if necessary.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Cholesterol: 80mg