Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushrooms - My Best Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Serve these Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushrooms as an appetizer for your next dinner party or as a quick and effortless weeknight meal when you need something delicious on your dinner table.

Juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection, this easy recipe will be your new favorite steak dinner!

With a little hands-on preparation time and just a few simple ingredients, garlic butter steak bites are a delightful way to enjoy a delicious steak meal.

We love our juicy steak dinners, but it is a smokey and messy process to cook it on the stove, especially during the winter.

My air fryer is a lifesaver when I can’t use my BBQ grill in cold months. It’s a fantastic way to cook steak without the mess, grease, and lingering smell in the kitchen.

And it takes half of the cooking time!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Steak -My preferred cuts for making air fryer steak bites and mushrooms are well-marbled cuts like sirloin or rib eye. However, you can use any of your favorite cuts that you would typically cook on a stovetop.

• Mushrooms – Chestnuts or button mushrooms work great as they maintain their texture when cooked. You can also use any of your meaty favorites such as shiitake, cremini, oyster, or morel mushrooms.

• Butter – Steak tastes better with butter! Sauteing air-fried steak bites in browned butter flavored with chili, thyme, and garlic for a minute will add an extra layer of deliciousness to your steak dinner.

• Flavorings – I use chili, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper to add extra flavor to my steak bites.

How to Make Steak Bites in Air Fryer?

Making these tender, juicy, and melt-in-the-mouth air fryer steak bites with garlic butter is a straightforward process.

To achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

Preheat your air fryer to 200℃ – 390℉ for 5 minutes.

Slice the steak into 1.5″ – 4 cm cubes. If you want to make them larger, you need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Give the mushrooms a quick wash and slice them to a similar size to ensure they cook in the same amount of time as the steak bites.

Season the steak bites and sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper, and place them into the air fryer basket. You don’t need to use oil for the basket for this recipe.

Air fry them for 5-6 minutes.

While the steak and mushrooms are in the air fryer, prepare your garlic butter.

Heat the butter in a large skillet or heavy-based pan over medium-high heat until melted.

Add the garlic, thyme, and chili, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Next, add the steak bites to the skillet and give them a good shake.

Toss everything together for about a minute, then serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You only need 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients to create this delicious steak dish, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

• The air fryer ensures that the steak bites and mushrooms are cooked evenly and become tender on the inside while achieving a nice crispiness on the outside.

• This recipe is suitable for a wide range of occasions, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings or parties.

• It’s an excellent method for cooking steak without the hassle of dealing with mess, grease, and lingering odors in the kitchen.

How Long to Cook Steak Bites in Air Fryer?

To cook steak bites in the air fryer, typically takes about 6 to 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C), depending on the desired level of doneness and the thickness of the steak bites.

This recipe will yield medium-rare steak bites cut into 1.5-inch (4 cm) cubes.

For that crispy exterior, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes in total, shaking the air fryer basket once or twice halfway through.

For more accurate results, insert a meat thermometer into the steak to check the internal temperature.

Rare:125 °F (52 °C)

Medium-rare:130 °F (54 °C)

Medium: 140 °F (60 °C)

Medium-well: 150 °F (65 °C)

Well-done: 160 °F (71 °C)

Expert Tips From the Chef

• Opt for well-marbled cuts like sirloin or rib-eye for juicier and more flavorful steak bites.

• Cut the steak into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Aim for 1.5-inch cubes for bite-sized portions.

• Preheat your air fryer for five minutes before adding the steak bites. This helps to ensure they cook evenly and get a nice sear.

• Don’t overcrowd your air-fryer basket, do it in batches if necessary.

• Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak.

• Serve the steak bites immediately for the best flavor and texture.

What Goes Well with Air Fryer Steak and Mushroom Bites?

The best side to serve with steak is potatoes. You might want to try some of these delicious potato side dishes:

Mini Tater Tots in Air Fryer, Pomme Puree (Creamy Mashed Potatoes), Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat), and Crispy Saute Potatoes with Garlic.

For some veggie side dish ideas, you might want to pair your steak bites with Easy Asparagus in Air Fryer, Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries, or Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.

Nutty quinoa or fluffy Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav) serves as a wholesome base for the steak and mushroom bites. They absorb the juices and add texture to the meal.

And lastly, a light and refreshing garden salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing balances the richness of the steak and mushrooms.

Storing and Reheating the Leftovers

Allow the leftover steak and mushroom bites to cool to room temperature before transferring them to an airtight container or a sealed plastic bag.

Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

To maintain their crispiness, reheat the steak and mushroom bites in the air fryer.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Place the leftovers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and heat for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Alternatively, you can reheat the leftovers in a hot pan.

Place a heavy-based pan over medium heat, add the steak bites when the pan is hot, and reheat for a few minutes until warmed through.

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