Easy Steak Bites Recipe in the Air Fryer

We had a small steak in the freezer and thought about making a stir fry out of it. That’s kind of our go-to dinner. Something simple with a little protein and some veggies is our reliable quick and easy weeknight diner. Then we thought about the air fryer and wanted to cook something different. Voila! Air fryer steak bites came to mind and OMG, it was the best dinner decision ever. These steak bites are nicely charred on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. It blew our minds how simple and wonderfully cooked the steak bites were.

Video: Air Fryer Steak Bites with Mushrooms Recipe

Tips on How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites

• Types of steaks, how big you cut them and the power of different models of air fryer varies so much. Results can vary to where a 1 minute of extra air frying can take these steak bites from rare to medium. So your first batch will be your “test batch”. After your first batch, you’ll know more of the exact timing for your preferred texture.
• Make sure that you cut your steak pieces as evenly as possible.
• Mushroom cuts should be cut as evenly as possible too.
• You must pre-heat your air fryer! This will make sure that the bites will get a quick sear. Starting with a cold air fryer will just cook the bites too long and make them rubbery.
• Try to flip/turn the steak bites around 3 times to ensure even cooking. This will ensure that all sides of the bites are seared.
• Let the steak rest and enjoy an amazing air fried steak and mushrooms dinner!
• Serve with some air fryer vegetables like asparagus, broccoli or green beans and you’re set!
• All recipe details are in the recipe box below

Best Steak to Air Fry for Bites?

You can use your favorite cut that you’re used to eating. That way, you’re already familiar with the flavor, texture and toughness of the steak. It also depends on your budget and how much you’re willing to spend. We prefer ribeye, sirloin, tri-tip with a good amount of fat and marbling but these are a little more expensive. The texture and flavor can’t be beat. Some great budget friendly cuts of steak are usually chuck shoulder steaks (aka London Broil steaks). Also, make sure to season your steaks well with salt and pepper. Well seasoned steak is part of what makes great steak bites.

Air Fried Steak Bites and Mushrooms Are Perfect Together

Our obsession with mushrooms is pretty obvious with our sautéed mushrooms in wine recipe. So with a small handful of mushrooms thrown in with the steak bites, dinner was served in less than 30 minutes! If you love steak bites, these are perfect for you. Not a fan of mushrooms? Not a problem because you can add some par-boil potatoes or other veggies in with the steak. Obsessed with mushrooms like we are? Then we can definitely be friends because steak and mushrooms are one of our favorite pairings.

Our Favorite Air Fryer Tools

We LOVE the Evo Oil Sprayers. Great for grilling, air frying, and everyday cooking. They don’t clog up like many others we’ve bought. There’s different styles, but all seem to have the same great spray head. Works great for grilling!

Square Mats or Round Mats depending on your needs. Perforated non-stick silicone mats minimize food sticking in your air fryer or steamer. Holes allow the hot air to circulate, cooking quick & even.

Parchment sheets make clean up easy and minimize sticking food in your air fryer or bamboo steamer. Choose from different sizes, shapes, white and brown (unbleached). Holes allow air to cook food evenly.

Air Fryer Steak Bites & Mushrooms

Yield: 3 Servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 18 mins

Total Time: 28 mins

Some air fryers may cook faster or slower so adjust your times accordingly. The size you cut the steak bites will also great affect cooking times.

For the types of steak, use your favorite. Depending on the budget, we prefer ribeye, sirloin, tri-tip, and chuck shoulder steaks (aka London Broil steaks).

Calories: 401kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 168mg, Potassium: 661mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 255IU, Vitamin C: 1.6mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 3.1mg

What is the Best Air Fryer?

We have 15 different air fryers, all different brands and we definitely have our favorites.

Here’s our extensive write up on Air Fryer World’s Best Air Fryer Guide. There’s so many on the market now. You just need to research and find the ones that fits your needs, capacity and style. We group the basket style air fryers into 2 main size groups: 3-4 qt. range & the 5-6 qt. range.  There’s oven style and basket style. With so many to choose from, we highlight the ones that are most popular for small to medium sized families. Here’s our favorites:

Good Mid-Sized Air Fryers

Good Larger Air Fryers