Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes 🥩🥔🧄
Juicy steak bites, crispy potatoes, and a garlic butter glaze—all made in 20 minutes with your air fryer!
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10-12 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
(Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat 🌶️)
Instructions
1. Prep the Potatoes
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Toss quartered potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 mins, shaking halfway, until golden.
2. Cook the Steak Bites
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In a bowl, mix steak cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and garlic powder.
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Add steak to the air fryer with the potatoes. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 4-5 mins (medium-rare) or 6-7 mins (medium-well).
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
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Stir together melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
4. Finish & Serve
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Toss everything with the garlic butter sauce.
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Garnish with extra parsley and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
Pro Tips
✔ Don’t overcrowd—cook in batches if needed for crispier potatoes.
✔ Steak doneness:
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4-5 mins: Medium-rare (pink center)
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6-7 mins: Medium-well (slightly pink)
✔ Pair with: Creamy horseradish sauce or a simple arugula salad.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Zero oven heat → Quick, easy, and minimal cleanup!
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Restaurant-quality steak bites at home.
Hungry for more? Try adding mushrooms or a squeeze of lemon! 🍋🔥