Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes (Print version)
Juicy steak bites and crisp baby potatoes tossed in garlic herb butter, all made in the air fryer with minimal cleanup.
# Ingredients:
For the potatoes
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1 1/4 lb (565 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the steak
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1 1/4 lb (565 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch bites
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the garlic butter
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. This helps the potatoes start browning right away.
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Toss the potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Place the potatoes in the basket in a mostly even layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking once, until lightly browned and starting to soften.
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Pat the steak bites dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Add the steak bites to the basket with the potatoes. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. For food safety, whole-cut beef should reach 145°F with a 3-minute rest.
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Stir melted butter with garlic, parsley, and lemon juice if using. Transfer the hot steak and potatoes to a bowl, toss with the garlic butter, rest 2-3 minutes, and serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served right after tossing with garlic butter.
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Cooking time may vary by air fryer size and steak thickness.
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Do not crowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed.