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Air Fryer Steak Bites & Potatoes Recipe

Air fryer garlic butter steak bites and potatoes cooked together for a fast, easy dinner. Tender steak, crispy potatoes, ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Keyword: air fryer, beef, comfort food, quick
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Karina Carrel

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Steak Sirloin or Ribeye, cut into 1-inch bites.
  • 1.5 lb Potatoes Baby Gold, quartered.

Steak Marinade:

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce The secret for browning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

The "Flavor Bomb" Garlic Butter

  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 oz melted butter

The Potato Seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4/4 tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 200°C (400°F). Toss potatoes in the seasoning mix.
    Top overview of cooked potatoes in a bowl
  • Place potatoes in the basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
    Top overview of potatoes in the air-fryer
  • While potatoes are cooking, toss the steak chunks in the marinade bowl.
    Top overview of pieces of raw steak in a bowl
  • Open the basket. Push the potatoes to the sides (or shake them around to make space). Add the steak bites in a single layer in the center.
    Top overview of potatoes and raw steak in the air-fryer
  • Air fry everything together for another 6–8 minutes. (Check at 6 mins you want medium-rare to medium, not rubber!). Transfer everything to a large bowl while ho
    Top overview of potatoes and cooked steak in the air-fryer
  • Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley until well combined. Pour the melted garlic butter over the top, and toss immediately. The heat mellows the raw garlic so it turns fragrant, not sharp.
    Air fryer steak bites and roasted potatoes topped with garlic butter sauce
  • Serve and Enjoy!
    Served steak bites and potato in a bowl

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Notes

Cooking this recipe is easy, but there are a couple of small things that make a big difference.
  • Why marinate the steak first
    Marinating the steak bites helps season the meat evenly and improves browning during cooking. Ingredients like soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce add flavour while helping the surface of the steak caramelize faster in the air fryer. Because the steak is cut into small pieces, it only needs a short marinade time while the potatoes start cooking.
  • Cook the potatoes first
    Potatoes naturally take longer to cook than steak. Starting them first allows them to soften and begin crisping before the steak is added, so both finish cooking at the same time.
  • The “Cafe Delites” toss
    While everything is still hot, transfer the steak bites and potatoes to a large bowl and pour the melted garlic butter over the top. Toss immediately. The residual heat gently cooks the raw garlic, making it fragrant without turning bitter.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer
    For the best browning, make sure the steak bites are added in a single layer. If the basket is too full, the steak can steam instead of sear.
Happy Cooking!!

Nutrition

Calories: 803kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 1398mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 6mg