Air Fryer Steak Bites for a weeknight

This Air Fryer Steak Tips recipe is an simple recipe that gives you perfect juicy steak bites in minutes! It's the perfect way to get a tasty steak dinner on the table in under 30 minutes any night of the week.

Ready to elevate your steak game — without any complicated cooking methods and simply five simple ingredients?

We're big fans of cooking steak in the air fryer. If you're looking for a special occasion meal with minimal effort, try our Air Fryer Filet Mignon.

If you want a more casual, quick steak recipe that delivers big flavors, try this Air Fryer Steak Tips recipe. With simply five ingredients that you probably already have on hand at home, you can make restaurant-quality steak in no time!

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🌟 Why this recipe works

If you've got a busy schedule, you're gonna love this air fryer steak tips recipe! It's become a favorite steak dinner for busy weeknights around here, and We hope you love it, too!

Fast– Air fryers often shorten the cooking time for most dishes, and these simple air fryer steak bites are no exception. With a short cook time of 20 minutes total, you'll have a flavorful meal the whole family will love.
Simple – No complicated cooking steps here. This is an simple recipe that's great for beginning cooks and seasoned pros alike.
Simple – No need for expensive or fancy ingredients here. This recipe calls for 5 basic ingredients. We've got some substitutions and add-in options as well down below.
So tasty– Steak doesn't need much to make it tasty, and the air fryer locks in maximum flavor.

🛒 Ingredient notes

You only need five simple ingredients to make this steak recipe! These are basic ingredients you can find in any local grocery store. You probably already have them on hand in your kitchen or pantry!

Steak – You can use almost any kind of steak that is your favorite cut. But We find that top sirloin or ribeye steak tend to be the best, as the steak tips come out so juicy and flavorful. Skirt steak is also a more economical, great choice. Cut the steak into bite size pieces.
Olive oil – Use extra virgin olive oil.
Garlic powder – Simply a little garlic powder adds a tasty flavor to the steak.
Salt & pepper – Use kosher salt and freshly cracked ground black pepper to season the steak.

Substitutions and additional optional ingredients

Instead of olive oil, you could use grapeseed oil, which has a higher smoke point. Although, you won't be air frying these at too high of a temperature, and not for quite long.
You could use Montreal Steak Seasoning instead of the garlic powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.
Sprinkle some red pepper flakes on before air frying if you want to add a little heat to this steak.
We usually garnish the finished steak tips with some chopped fresh parsley.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

A full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are some step-by-step photos to help you see how simple it is to make these steak bites!

First, preheat the air fryer.
Then, cut the steak into small bite size pieces.

In a large bowl. whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion, powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add the steak pieces to the bowl and toss to coat.

Add the seasoned steak tips to the air fryer basket in a single layer, if you can. It's okay if some pieces overlap.
Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Let the steak tips rest for 2-3 minutes before serving and enjoying.

NOTE: This recipe results in medium-rare steak, which is done when a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 135°F.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

How do We know when the steak is done?

Always use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of meat to test for doneness. With steak, we usually aim for 135° = Medium Rare. If you want your steak cooked more, cook it for longer, until it reaches 145°F for Medium; 150°F for Medium Well; or 160°F for Well Done.

What's the best way to store steak bites?

Allow the meat to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer.

🍽 Serving ideas

These air fryer steak tips are great to serve as an appetizer, whether you're hosting a casual game day gathering or elegant dinner party.

For game day, serve steak bites with some vegan buffalo sauce or honey mustard sauce for dipping.

For an elegant dinner party, serve on dressed up food picks with a side of horseradish and sour cream. Garnish with chopped chives.

And of course, these air fryer steak tips are perfect for dinner as the main course, topped with a garlic butter sauce or garlic herb compound butter. For a tasty meal, serve them with your favorite sides like french fries, potato salad, pasta salad, broccoli crunch salad. Or serve with a simple side of air fryer broccoli or Pressure-cooker green beans and Pressure-cooker basmati rice.

🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

Pair these juicy steak tips with a bold red wine. We love serving these steak bites with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Tempranillo.

🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

Ready to make perfect air fryer steak bites? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

Air fryer – You'll need an air fryer that is at least a 5-quart capacity.
Large bowl– You'll need a large mixing bowl for the olive oil seasoning.
Whisk – to whisk together the seasoning.

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Air Fryer Steak Tips

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 servings These air fryer steak tips are the perfect way to cook steak in simply 20 minutes! A great simple weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love.

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F degrees for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the steak into 1-inch pieces.
In a large bowl. whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion, powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add the steak bites to the bowl and toss to fully coat all of the pieces with the seasoned oil mixture.
Add the seasoned steak tips to the air fryer basket. Try not to crowd the basket; you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer and steak.
Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Let the steak tips rest for 2-3 minutes before serving and enjoying.

Notes

Makes approximately 4 servings. Steak doneness: This recipe cooks steak to medium-rare. If you prefer medium, add 2 extra minutes of cook time. If you prefer medium-well steak, add 4 extra minutes of cook time. Steak: You can use almost any type of steak, but ribeye, filet mignon, or sirloin. Storage: Allow the meat to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 269 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 69 mg, Sodium: 350 mg, Potassium: 313 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 0.03 g, Vitamin A: 18 IU, Vitamin C: 0.1 mg, Calcium: 10 mg, Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.