Quick Air Fryer Beef Chunks

Cubed pieces of steak, seasoned with herbs and slightly browned, sit in a black air fryer basket.

These air fryer beef chunks cook up tender, juicy, and full of flavor in just minutes. With simple seasoning, they turn into bite sized steak bites that work for quick dinners or easy snacking. The air fryer keeps things fast and hands off.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fried, air fryer, air fryer basket, air fryer steak, beef, cook time, garlic powder, juicy, preheat, preheat the air fryer, seasoning, sirloin, skillet, steak, steak bite

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings Servings

Calories 645kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Pound Ribeye Steak
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Butter melted
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley minced

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) for about 5 minutes so it's ready to sear the steak quickly and keep it juicy.
Cut the ribeye into small, even cubes and place them in a medium bowl for easy seasoning.
Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, avocado oil, and Worcestershire sauce to the cubes, then mix until evenly coated.
Arrange the cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes at 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius), flipping halfway through.
Melt the butter in a small dish, adding a pinch of salt if desired.
Let the steak rest for 2 minutes, then drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Preheat the air fryer for best results: Starting with a hot air fryer helps sear the beef quickly, locking in all the juices.
Cut steak into even pieces: This makes sure every chunk cooks at the same speed and cook time, so you don’t end up with some overdone and others undercooked. A thermometer can also help monitor.
Don’t overcrowd the basket: Give the beef room to breathe so it gets that perfect crispy outside instead of steaming. Cook in batches if needed.
Rest the beef before serving: Letting the chunks sit for a couple of minutes keeps them juicy and lets the flavors settle in.

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