Last autumn, I hosted my neighbor’s delivery driver for a warm meal after she got stuck in traffic during a heavy downpour. My kitchen was filled with the aroma of roasting potatoes and sizzling steak when she stepped in, dripping and worn.
I chose to cook something simple yet comforting: potatoes and steak bites tossed with garlic butter, easy in the air fryer, but packed with flavor. As she tucked into those tender cubes of steak and crispy, seasoned potatoes, she smiled and said it felt like a home-cooked hug. The garlic butter, rich with savory notes, cut through the day’s chill.
Watching her relaxed at my kitchen table reminded me why food matters beyond taste—it builds connection. Since then, whenever someone needs a quiet dinner or a warm welcome, I reach for this recipe. It’s honest, dependable, and always brings a bit of comfort to the table.
Short Description
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes offers juicy steak cubes and crispy garlic-seasoned potatoes, all drizzled in garlic butter—a quick and savory dish perfect for weeknight dinners or welcoming guests.
Key Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 large potatoes, cubed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Steak Bites
- 2 strip steaks (≈280 g each), cubed (~2.5 cm)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp steak seasoning
Garlic Butter
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Tools Needed
- Air fryer (set to 200°C)
- Large bowl for seasoning
- Saucepan for garlic butter
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula for arranging bites
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
Preheat air fryer to 200°C. In a bowl, toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley. Transfer to the basket and air-fry for 20 minutes, shaking every 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the Steak Bites
Meanwhile, cube the steaks and toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and steak seasoning until evenly coated.
Step 3: Cook the Steak
After removing potatoes, add steak cubes to the air fryer. Cook at 200°C for 7 minutes for medium doneness, shaking halfway through to ensure even browning.
Step 4: Make Garlic Butter
While steak cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and parsley; warm 1 minute but don’t let it brown. Remove from heat.
Step 5: Assemble & Serve
Arranged potatoes on a serving platter, top with steak bites. Drizzle garlic butter over everything and serve immediately.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Flavor Explosion: Buttery garlic melds with tender steak and perfectly seasoned, crisp potatoes.
Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes using a single air fryer—minimal fuss.
Versatile: Works well as a casual dinner, a relaxed weekend lunch, or a light dinner for visitors.
Balanced Meal: Protein-rich steak and nutrient-packed potatoes all in one dish.
One-Pot Convenience: Easy cleanup with only the air fryer and a small saucepan used.
Mistakes to Avoid & Solutions
Undercooked Potatoes:
Solution: Cut uniformly and shake basket to ensure all sides crisp evenly.
Overcooked Steak:
Solution: Use the recommended 7-minute cycle at 200°C and check doneness, air fryer timing varies.
Burnt Garlic in Butter:
Solution: Keep heat low, just warm garlic, don’t sauté it into brown.
Crowded Basket:
Solution: Don’t overcrowd, season and cook in batches if needed so nothing steams.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve platter-style so everyone can dig in family-style
Pair with a simple green salad or steamed asparagus for freshness
Offer a squeeze of lemon or sprinkle of fresh parsley as a garnish
Enjoy with crisp white wine, iced tea, or sparkling water
Ideal for casual dinners, outdoor meals, or a cozy evening at home
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Reheat: Air-fry at 160°C for 5 minutes for crisp texture; or warm in a skillet with a pat of butter.
Avoid Microwave: It makes steak rubbery and potatoes soggy.
FAQs
1. Can I use sweet potatoes?
Yes, you might need to adjust cooking time by a couple of minutes depending on cube size.
2. Can I use chicken instead of steak?
Absolutely, toss chicken cubes in the same seasoning and air-fry for about 8–10 minutes or until fully cooked.
3. Is steak seasoning necessary?
You can skip it and just follow oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, but seasoning adds depth.
4. Can this be baked in the oven instead?
Yes, spread ingredients on a baking sheet at 200°C; bake potatoes 25–30 minutes, add steak and garlic butter last 7–10 minutes.
5. How to make steak more tender?
Let steak cubes rest at room temperature before cooking and don’t overcook, rest them briefly after air-frying as well.
Tips & Tricks
Use evenly sized cubes for potatoes and steak so everything finishes at the same time.
Let steak sit out 15 minutes before cooking to encourage even doneness.
Brush basket with a thin coat of oil to prevent sticking.
Stir parsley into garlic butter after butter is off heat to preserve bright color.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot steak and crisp potatoes.
Recipe Variations
Herbed Lemon Twist: Add a squeeze of lemon juice over cooked dish and garnish with fresh rosemary.
Spicy Kick Version: Toss steak cubes with ½ tsp chili flakes before cooking, and serve with a garlic-yogurt dipping sauce.
Mushroom & Garlic: Add sliced mushrooms to the potatoes in Step 1 for an earthy addition.
Low‑Carb Option: Skip potatoes and air-fry only steak bites—serve over sautéed greens.
Final Thoughts
Serving Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes brings simple yet satisfying flavors bursting with warmth. When I made this for my delivery driver that rainy evening, she walked in tired and left energized by delicious comfort.
Each bite feels rich and homey, yet light enough for a casual weeknight. The garlic butter melts over everything like a thank-you hug from the oven. I hope this recipe finds a spot at your table—may it be your go-to for when good food and good company meet.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites And Potatoes
Print ThisIngredients
- Potatoes
- 3 large potatoes, cubed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Steak Bites
- 2 strip steaks (≈280 g each), cubed (~2.5 cm)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp steak seasoning
- Garlic Butter
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Cook Potatoes
Toss cubed potatoes with oil and seasonings. Air-fry at 200°C for 20 minutes, shaking every 6–7 minutes until crispy.
Step 2: Prep Steak Bites
Cube steaks and toss with oil and seasonings until well coated.
Step 3: Cook Steak
Remove potatoes. Add steak to air fryer and cook at 200°C for 7 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Step 4: Make Garlic Butter
Melt butter on low heat, stir in garlic and parsley, and warm for 1 minute.
Step 5: Serve
Layer potatoes on a platter, top with steak bites, drizzle with garlic butter, and serve hot.
