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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Perfectly seared, buttery steak bites made in the air fryer using a dry-brine method that eliminates steaming and builds a genuine Maillard crust. Ready in under 15 active minutes.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lbs 680g Ribeye or Sirloin steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp 42g Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter
  • 1.5 tsp 6g Kinder's Steak Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp 15ml avocado oil or olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp 2g cracked black pepper
Dry-Brine
  • 1 tsp 5g kosher salt
Garnish
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp 8g fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp 1g flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer (5.8-quart / 5.5-liter basket-style recommended — COSORI Pro or Ninja Max XL)
  • 1 Wire rack with sheet pan (for dry-brining)
  • 1 Paper towels (for patting steak dry)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (for seasoning and tossing steak)
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (for cutting uniform steak cubes)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Meat thermometer (instant-read — ThermoPro TP19 or Kizen recommended)
  • 1 Tongs (silicone-tipped — safe for air fryer basket coating)
  • 1 Warm serving plate or slate board (for resting and plating)

Method
 

  1. Cut steak into uniform 1.5-inch cubes. Season all sides with kosher salt and place on a wire rack. Refrigerate uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes to dry-brine.
  2. Remove steak from refrigerator and pat every piece thoroughly dry with paper towels. Allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 full minutes before cooking.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss the dried steak cubes with avocado oil, Kinder's Steak Seasoning, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper until evenly coated.
  5. Place steak bites in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer with small gaps between each piece. Do not overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Open the basket at the 4-minute mark and toss the steak bites to ensure even browning on all sides.
  7. With 2 minutes remaining, add Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter to the basket and toss gently to coat all pieces. Allow to finish cooking.
  8. Transfer steak bites to a warm serving plate. Rest for 3 minutes before serving. Finish with flaky sea salt and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately