Transform your mealtime into a quick and savory delight with “Quick Feast: Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes.” This recipe leverages the convenience and speed of an air fryer to create a succulent, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any day of the week. Featuring tender steak bites seasoned with garlic butter and accompanied by crispy, golden potatoes, this dish strikes the perfect balance between gourmet taste and weeknight efficiency. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress with minimal effort and time.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes:
- Speed and Convenience: The air fryer cooks both steak and potatoes quickly, with less mess and hassle.
- Flavorful Combination: Garlic butter enhances the meaty flavor of the steak, while the potatoes provide a crispy, comforting side.
- Versatile Meal: Ideal for a protein-packed dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a special family meal.
- Easy Cleanup: One of the air fryer’s biggest perks is the easy cleanup, making this dish as practical as it is delicious.
Ingredients Notes For Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes:
- Steak: Choose a tender, well-marbled cut like sirloin or ribeye for juicy, flavorful bites.
- Potatoes: Baby potatoes or diced regular potatoes work best for quick, even cooking.
- Garlic Butter: A mix of melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs for coating the steak, adding a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and optional dried herbs or steak seasoning to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Recipe Steps:
- Prep Ingredients: Cube the steak and cut the potatoes into even pieces. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the Steak and Potatoes: Toss the steak and potatoes separately in olive oil, salt, and pepper (and any additional seasonings).
- Cook the Potatoes: Air fry the potatoes first, as they take longer to cook, for about 10-15 minutes or until they’re starting to get crispy.
- Add the Steak: Add the seasoned steak bites to the air fryer with the partially cooked potatoes, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
- Make Garlic Butter: While the steak and potatoes cook, mix melted butter with minced garlic and herbs.
- Combine: Toss the cooked steak and potatoes in the garlic butter mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the steak bites and potatoes, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
Storage Options:
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Best reheated in the air fryer to retain the texture, though a microwave can be used for quick reheating.
How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak (such as sirloin or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they start to become tender and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Season the Steak:
- While the potatoes are cooking, toss the steak bites with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Steak:
- Remove the basket and push the potatoes to one side. Add the steak bites to the other side of the air fryer basket.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness. Shake the basket or use tongs to turn the steak and potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- While the steak and potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine and Serve:
- Transfer the cooked steak and potatoes to a serving dish. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak and potatoes, tossing to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
