These Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal! Juicy, tender steak bites are paired with crispy, seasoned potatoes, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. This one-basket meal is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal effort while delivering restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb (450 g) sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
- In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Step 2: Season the Steak Bites
- While the potatoes cook, toss the steak cubes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3: Air Fry the Steak and Potatoes
- After 10 minutes, add the seasoned steak bites to the air fryer with the potatoes.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the steak reaches your desired doneness:
- Medium-Rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
- Medium: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
- Medium-Well: 150-155°F (65-68°C)
Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
