Quick and easy air fryer steak bites are cooked in only 7 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Juicy, tender steak in a snap that begs for a heaping scoop of mashed potatoes!

Why this recipe works

Air fryer steak bites are probably one of the easiest steak recipes you’ll get your hands on. No reverse sear, no charcoal, and no sizzling olive oil in a skillet to clean up. Just tender poppable portions of juicy steak morsels tossed in simple seasonings, plus your trusty air fryer of course. You’ll spend more time “prepping” this meal than it takes to cook it. All you have to do is cube, toss in seasoning, and pop those suckers into the air fryer. Let that cute mini convection oven take care of the rest for you.

Cutting your steak into bite-sized pieces is great for meal prep or serving at parties with garlic butter sauce. If you’d prefer to cook a whole hunk of meat, we can show you how to make air fryer steak as well.

Garlic butter being drizzled over Air Fryer Steak Bites

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

STEAK – Look for a lean but marbled sirloin tip roast, or be sure to trim off most of the fat.

SEASONINGS – The measurements for the seasonings are just suggestions based off of our own tastes. You can reduce or increase the seasonings to your liking. We felt a blend of Montreal steak seasoning and garlic salt was plenty to give these steak bites flavor.

How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 4 minutes.
Trim excess fat from roast and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place steak cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Toss the meat with seasonings and olive oil, distributing and coating the meat evenly.
Place meat cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer, you may have to work in batches.
Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

What kind of steak can I use to make steak bites?

Steak bites are best made with either sirloin tip, ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin.

How do you store leftover air fryer steak bites?

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer set to 350F for a few minutes until warmed through.

Air Fryer Steak Bites in an Air Fryer basket

Serving Suggestions

Serve your air fryer steak bites with a side of chimichurri or garlic butter and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Pair with roasted or steamed vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, asparagus, or green beans.

I personally love to serve them over creamy mashed potatoes with garlic butter drizzled on top. Oh, and they’re great for meal prepping too! Cook, allow to cool, then pop them into a container with mashed potatoes (or rice) as well as your side of choice. So easy.

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