Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe offers a quick, flavorful meal featuring tender ribeye steak pieces and crispy Yukon gold potatoes, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Enhanced with garlic, smoked paprika, butter, and fresh parsley, it’s an easy and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ pounds boneless ribeye steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Potatoes
- 6 gold Yukon potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Start by washing and cutting the Yukon gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking.
- Cook the potatoes: Air fry the potatoes at 400°F (204°C) for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping. This will give the potatoes a golden and crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender.
- Season the steak bites: While potatoes are cooking, cut the ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, season the steak with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss until all pieces are well coated with the spices.
- Air fry the steak bites: Once the potatoes are partially cooked, remove the basket and carefully add the seasoned steak pieces on top of the potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding. Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking at 400°F (204°C) for another 5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the steak and potatoes finish cooking, melt the salted butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Toss steak and potatoes with garlic butter: Remove the cooked steak bites and potatoes from the air fryer. Immediately drizzle the garlic butter over them and toss gently to coat everything well.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites and potatoes for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can increase air fryer time for potatoes slightly, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Adjust steak cooking time based on preferred doneness. Thicker pieces may need more time.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; garlic powder can be used as a substitute but will alter taste slightly.
- You can swap ribeye for sirloin or your preferred steak cuts if desired.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking of both steak and potatoes.
