These Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites are mouth-wateringly scrumptious. Full of flavor, you’ll love the savory taste and great texture of these tender steak bites.

If you’re looking for the perfect side, this steak pairs great with our air fryer brussels sprouts and air fryer broccoli.

Air fryer steak bites

These air fryer steak bites are so juicy and flavorful. They’re first marinaded to up the flavor. Once they’re done cooking, they are then drizzled with an Asian-inspired sauce that is sweet, salty, and spicy. The steak used in this recipe can be NY strip or Ribeye, both of which are tender and marbled so that each bite is juicy and has great chew. Cooking these steak bites in the air fryer also gives them a chance to develop a little bit of an outer crust, so each bite has multiple textures. If you’re a steak lover, you have got to try these steak bites that are so amazingly delicious.

Best steak to use

The best steak to use for this recipe is Ribeye or NY Strip. These cuts of meat are tender and also contain some marbling, which is fat that melts and keeps the steak juicy and flavorful. Avoid tougher cuts like Chuck or the pieces used for pot roasts or braised beef because they become chewy as they slow-cook.

How to cook steak bites in the air fryer

Make the sauce and marinade. Combine the soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Then, pour half in a saucepan and keep the other half for the marinade.
Thicken the sauce. Add 3/4 cup of room-temperature water to the saucepan. Take out a few tablespoons of liquid to be mixed with cornstarch, then add it back in. Bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer for 5-8 minutes until it has thickened.
Cut and marinate the steak. Cut about 1 1/2 lbs. of steak into pieces that are 1-2 inches thick. Place them in a ziplock bag with the marinade and then let them sit for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Cook. Place the steak bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve. Drizzle with sauce and then serve with your favorite sides.

Tips for best flavor

Don’t overcrowd– Make sure there is enough room so that each steak bite gets thoroughly cooked and has a chance to develop a slight crust.
Marinate for optimal flavor- Don’t forget the marinade because it adds so much flavor, not just to the outside of the steak, but inside, too.
Use the right cut of meat- To avoid chewy or tough steak bites, make sure you choose a cut of steak that is tender. Some marbling also ensures juiciness. Ribeye and NY strip steak work best here.

Best air fryer for meat

The best kind of air fryer to use for this recipe is the oven kind. The oven air fryer mimics an oven with its racks and cooks the steak bites better than a traditional basket-type air fryer would.

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Air Fryer Steak Tips

Savory and juicy, these Air Fryer Steak Tips are delicious. They're marinated and very tender, with a outer crust that adds great texture.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Marinate: 3

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Dina

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the sauce + marindae

Start off by making the marinade and sauce. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Then pour half of this mixture into a small saucepan and reserve the other half for the marinade.
In the saucepan, add 3/4 cups of room temperature water and take out a few tablespoons and combine them with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. Once that’s mixed, pour it back into the sauce. Bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Now cut up 1 1/2 lb of steak meat (like ribeye or New York strip). Do NOT use pot roasting meat like chuck or the steak bites will be too tough. You want the steak bites to be about 1-2 inches thick.
Now place the meat in a ziplock bag along with the reserved marinade and let it marinate in the fridge for about 3 hours or overnight.
Then preheat your air fryer to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit and cook the steak bites on the basket for about 8 minutes.
Serve the thickened sauce over the steak bites along with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Tips for best flavor

Don't overcrowd- Make sure there is enough room so that each steak bite gets thoroughly cooked and has a chance to develop a slight crust.
Marinate for optimal flavor- Don't forget the marinade because it adds so much flavor, not just to the outside of the steak, but inside, too.
Use the right cut of meat- To avoid chewy or tough steak bites, make sure you choose a cut of steak that is tender. Some marbling also ensures juiciness. Ribeye and NY strip steak work best here.

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