Here’s a crispy, juicy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes recipe that’s fast, hearty, and packed with flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner 🥩🥔
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
Steak & Potatoes
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1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1–1½ inch cubes
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1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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1½ tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
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Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and tender.
2. Cook the Steak Bites
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While potatoes cook, season steak cubes lightly with salt and pepper.
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Remove potatoes from the air fryer and set aside.
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Add steak bites to the basket in a single layer.
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked to your liking.
3. Make Garlic Butter
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In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter.
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Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook or heat just until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
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Remove from heat and mix in parsley.
4. Combine & Serve
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Return potatoes to the air fryer with the steak bites.
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Drizzle garlic butter over everything and toss gently.
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Air fry 1–2 more minutes to heat through.
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Serve immediately.
Doneness Guide (Steak)
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Medium-rare: 6 minutes
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Medium: 7 minutes
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Medium-well: 8 minutes
(Times vary by air fryer—check early.)
Tips for Best Results
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Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook steak in batches if needed.
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Pat steak dry before cooking for better browning.
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Let steak rest 2–3 minutes before serving for juicier bites.
If you want, I can give you a low-carb version, a spicy Cajun twist, or air fryer timing for frozen potatoes—just tell me!