Air Fryer Steak Tips

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If you’re a meat lover, you will love these Air Fryer Steak Tips with Garlic Butter! Say hello to your new favorite beef steak tips recipe. Made with few ingredients, in under 15 minutes! It’s so easy to make and the end results are simple yet so incredibly delicious. 

steak tips in air fryer

Air Fryer Steak Tips

Raise your hand if you love steak! These Air Fryer Steak Tips are a super fun way to get your meat fix, my kids ask for them constantly. Not to mention, steak and garlic butter are just a perfect combination, wouldn’t you agree?

I love to make these incredibly easy steaks tips in air fryer, because I don’t even have to heat up the grill. So this recipe, works well, all year round.

These beef tips in air fryer are so full of flavor, you won’t even believe they were made in the air fryer. I will let you be the judge for yourself though.

What Do You Need to Make Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak Tips:

Cooking beef in the air fryer couldn’t be any easier, you’ll need a few simple ingredients:

Steak– You can really use any kind of steaks you love for this recipe. They all work well. I usually use Ribeye, New York Strip, or Top Sirloin- cut into bite size pieces. Top sirloin and ribeye steak, both packs a lot of flavor and are pretty tender, but still affordable.

Garlic – Minced- I like to use jarred minced garlic.

Olive Oil – Just to coat the steak to help the seasoning stick.

Salt and pepper – I also like to add all spice for extra flavor.

Garlic butter sauce – which can be whipped up in minutes; it combines, little butter, minced garlic and fresh parsley flakes.

If you love easy top sirloin beef recipes as much as I do, you are going to love these juicy and flavorful steak bites with garlic butter. The real gem of this Air Fryer Steak Tips recipe, isn’t just the delicious, tender beef cubes of sirloin steak, but the garlic steak butter sauce.

How to Make How to Make Garlic Butter Air Fryer Steak Tips:

  • Cut the steak tips into small bite size pieces, transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper, mix well to coat. Set aside.
garlic beef bites in air fryer
  • Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400ºF. Once heated, add the steak bites to the basket and air fry the beef for 6-8 minutes or to your desired doneness.
steak bites in air fryer with garlic butter
  • While the steak cooks, melt the butter in a small pan and mix in the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Toss the finished steak in the garlic butter before serving.
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  • Enjoy!
air fryer steak tips with garlic butter

Frequently Asked Questions:

How Do I Store Leftover Air Fryer Beef Tips?

If you end up with leftover steak tips, allow them to cool all the way. Then place in an airtight container or Ziplock bag. It will keep well in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Heat it up either in the air fryer or in the microwave. Eat it as is, or add the steak bites to wraps, salads, or even sandwiches.

Can I Freeze These Steak Tips in Air Fryer?

Yes! Freeze these steak bites by adding it to an airtight container. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 2 months.

What other cut of beef can I use for beef tips in the air fryer:

Steak tips are typically made with top sirloin but feel free to use filet mignon, ribeye, tenderloin or New York strip instead. Avoid inexpensive stew meat, it can be very tough.

What size should I cube my steaks for these air fryer beef cubes?

I recommend cutting your steak into one inch cubes. Did you know that if you ask your local butcher, he’ll cut the steak for you! Yay.

Can I make Garlic Butter for Steaks Ahead of Time?

Yes! This garlic butter recipe is easy to make ahead of time. Make it, place it an air tight container, then store in the refrigerator and use as desired.

Can I use Dried Parsley instead of Fresh Parsley for the Garlic Butter?

Yes! Use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley flakes for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.

What To Serve Steak Bites With:

Serve these air fryer steak bite with your favorite sides, such as Air Fryer French Fries, Roasted Chickpea Salad, Mashed Potatoes or just with some crusty bread to soak up that garlic butter.

Top sirloin steak in air fryer cut into bite size pieces

More Air Fryer Dinner Ideas:

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Tilapia

Garlic Herb butter, also known as compound butter is great on these air fryer steak tips and most steaks The garlic and parsley added to the butter, take it to the next level and will elevate any dish.

These Air Fryer Steak tips, make a great weeknight dinner, but are also perfect as an appetizer or snack. Stick some wooden picks in them and watch how fast they go!

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Best Air Fryer Beef Recipe

air fryer steak tips

Air Fryer Steak Tips with Garlic Butter

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

If you’re a meat lover, you will love these Air Fryer Steak Tips with Garlic Butter! Say hello to your new favorite beef recipe. Made with few ingredients, in under 15 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites

  • 1 lb Top Sirloin steak, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon All Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic- minced

For the Garlic Butter

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic- minced
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut the steak tips into small bite size pieces, transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil and spices, mix well to coat. Set aside.
  2. Preheat an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400ºF. Once heated, add the steak bites to the basket and air fry for 6-8 minutes or to your desired doneness.
  3. While the steak cooks, melt the butter in a small pan and mix in the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Toss the finished steak in the garlic butter before serving.
  4. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 680mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 31g

Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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35 Comments

  1. My husband and kids always request these steak bites for dinner. I love how quick and juicy they come out of the air fryer. I server mine with you’re air fryer asparagus. Thank you for all the air fryer recipes, I can’t wait to try more.

    1. My husband made these air fryer steak tips for dinner last night, my picky kids loved them as we all did as well. I’ll add this recipe to our weekly rotations!

  2. These steak tips were delicious, especially with the garlic butter! I think I want to put that on everything now!

  3. These steak tips make the perfect snack or meal prep recipe! I love just snacking on them right out of the fridge when I’m “munchy” lol

  4. Made these Air fryer steak bites and was impressed how quickly they cooked. Very tender and moist too. I used rib eye steak and cut them into bites.

  5. Steak + garlic butter is a match made in heaven! These are truly tasty and so easy, too. Definitely bookmarking this recipe!

  6. Mmmm, still thinking about these steak tips! They were delicious, and that butter sauce really put them over the top.

  7. I made these last night for the kids and they were such a hit. So tender and so much easier than cooking steaks for everyone.
    Thank you

  8. These steak tips came out so good! The air fryer made the process super quick and simple, and the steak was perfectly cooked. Makes for a great weeknight dinner.

  9. Is there anything better than steak tips… well apparently air fryer steak tips! These were SO good my boys went for seconds. Thanks for such a delicious recipe.

  10. We usually don’t purchase steak tips, but was making this at a weekend retreat and it turned out so great – all my friends loved it.

  11. Air fryer recipes are the best! These steak tips were delicious and took no time at all. Thanks for sharing.

  12. Made these Air Fryer Steak bites tonight. My kids said it’s the best meal they ever had 🙂 Made it with your aur fryer asparagus! Yummy

  13. This air fryer steak tips are amazing. I’ve finally got the chance to try them out for dinner and couldn’t not to tell you how good this recipe is.

  14. I always dread cooking steak but these are the best air fryer steak tips i’ve come across and you’ve made me feel so much more confident about making it now! Thanks so much! Will let you know how it turns out! <3 x

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