Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb boneless ribeye, cut into bite-size cubes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 3 Tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for five minutes while you cut the steak.
- In a mixing bowl combine steak cubes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Spread the seasoned steak in a single layer inside the hot basket; keep a little space between pieces.
- Cook 4–6 minutes depending on how pink you like the center (5 minutes lands near 135°F for medium-rare). No flip needed.
- While the air fryer runs, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic; stir 30 seconds until fragrant, then sprinkle in parsley.
- Transfer hot steak bites straight from the basket into the garlic-butter skillet. Toss for one minute to coat.
- Move to a serving dish and dig in while they’re sizzling.
Notes
- Cut steak pieces the same size—about 1-inch cubes—to cook evenly.
- Pat the meat dry before seasoning; moisture blocks browning.
- Pull the steak out a shade under your target temp; carryover heat in the butter finishes it perfectly.
- Warm the serving plate—hot steak on a cold plate cools fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup steak bites
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg