Easy Air Fryer Steak Bites

Cooked in just 10 minutes these air fryer steak bites come out tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned! With a blend of cumin and garlic, these steak cubes work just as well as a game-day appetizer as they do as part of a busy weeknight dinner.

Keep meal prep simple by whipping up these air fryer steak bites (use these other tips to make meal prep easy too)! It’s a classic case of cook once and eat twice.

These juicy steak bites as so delicious that they work on the side of things like macaroni salad or roasted root vegetables but they also taste delicious on top of meals like lemon noodle bowls too.

Top it off with the ease of cooking in the air fryer and they're a busy night win.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, they’re the perfect recipe for busy moms because they’re so simple to make and a great protein boost (learn more about how to increase protein intake).

Ingredients You Need

Flank steak: you want to cut the flank steak into bite-sized cubes so that it cooks quickly in the air fryer.

Other cuts of steak can be used (I use sirloin steak for these teriyaki steak bites) but flank steak is the most cost-effective. Of course, if you want a full steak dinner, whip up these air fryer New York strip steaks and save the sirloin for the bites.

Oil: I like to use avocado oil because it has a high heat point in the air fryer without any lingering flavor.

Seasonings: you need granulated garlic, cumin, and coriander for the steak bites.

Soy sauce: make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce if needed. To make this steak bites recipe whole30-approved, opt for coconut aminos instead.

How To Make Them

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380F.
2. Pour olive oil, and soy sauce into a plastic bag. Add the spices and stir.
3. Put the steak pieces in the bag and mix everything.
4. Let sit for 5-7 minutes to marinate (or longer).
5. Transfer the steak bites to the air fryer basket and fry for 7 minutes. Mix and cook for another 3 minutes.

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Expert Teaching Tips

Though the flank steak will look cooked after seven minutes, keep it in the air fryer and cook for the additional three.

Any neutral oil will work but avocado oil has a high heat point. This is true for something like salt and pepper shrimp in the air fryer and air fryer frozen tilapia too both of which can make tasty apps.

Store them in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Reheat the steak bites in the air fryer for a few minutes or stovetop on low to medium heat.

If you love easy dishes, check out these air fryer Super Bowl recipes to make appetizers SIMPLE.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Steak Bites

The best part about juicy steak bites is that they’re delicious all on their own or as part of a bigger spread- like these air fryer salmon bites. They're wonderful paired with some air fryer snack desserts too.

If you’re making these steak bites for dinner, we serve them mostly with something like smashed fingerling potatoes, however any of the following works too:

• Steamed rice
• Gluten-free sweet potato casserole
• Cauliflower rice
• Roasted root veggies
• Macaroni salad
• Steamed broccoli

You can also work leftovers into leftover steak pasta for a wicked-fast dinner recipe.

If you’re using the steak bites as a game day appetizer, serve them sprinkled with garlic powder and BBQ sauce or Primal Kitchens Ranch Dressing to dip then, use them in a spread with:

• Green goddess hummus
• Kimchi deviled eggs
• Charcuterie board
• Spicy chicken bites
• Gluten-free chicken wings

Frequently Asked Questions About Steak Bites

Other Easy Beef Recipes

• Sheet pan fajitas
• Slow cooker fajitas
• Slow cooker beef and broccoli