Air Fryer Steak Tips Recipe (2024)

Air Fryer Steak Tips are little steak bites that are well seasoned, then quickly cooked in the Air Fryer. Cooking the beef steak tips over high heat gives them the beautiful charring that elevates the flavor and will make this your favorite way to cook steak bites.

Looking to make a whole steak in the air fryer, not just the tips? I got you! Check this Air Fryer Steak Recipe HERE.

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Pair the Steak Tips with these other air fryer recipes –Air Fryer French Fries for dinner, or Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes for breakfast.

What is an Air Fryer?

Air Fryer Steak Tips Recipe (2)Air fryer is a compact countertop convection oven that due to the small cooking space, lots of heat and a good fan to circulate the heat allows to crisp or brown up the foods better than any regular convection oven.

If you’ve ever placed things in the oven in hopes of getting crispy results only to get the food grossly overcooked by the time it gets crispy or properly browned, then you will love the Air fryer(affiliate link), just like we do!

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Due to the high heat and a good fan that circulates the heat evenly all around the food, you get crispy outside without overcooking the inside. So, the Air fryer is like a deep fryer without tons of oil and grease, or like the super broiler that cooks the foods evenly all around.

Beef Steak Tips

Making the beef steak tips in the air fryer as opposed to any other method (oven, broiler, grill, cast iron skillet) has several benefits. My favorite one is the minimal cleanup. If you were to cook the steak tips in a cast iron, you need to turn on yourstove fan because things will get smoky. Plus, everything around the skillet within 2 feet will be covered in a layer of grease splatter.

With the air fryer, everything is contained within the closed basket of the air fryer. So you still get all the great steak bite flavors (charring/browning and all) sans the grease shower.

If you were to use the oven, it is hard to get the steak tips browned without overcooking the inside, and the browning is where the flavor is concentrated.

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So the benefit of the air fryer is that you get a nice browning on the outside while retaining all the juiciness of your favorite steak on the inside, and no nasty clean up of your whole kitchen.

Plus, you’re using a tiny amount of oil just to help the marinade stick to the meat (1 tsp per 1.5 lbs of beef) instead of having to coat the skillet in oil for a typical steak tips recipe.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

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Steak tips Marinade Ingredients

  • Spices: I use my favorite homemade mix of spices for the marinade, but if you have your own favorite spice mix, you’re welcome to use that too.
  • Steak Choice: This recipe uses ribeye steak, but new york strip or any other cut is OK to use as well.

How to cook the Steak tips

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
  • Season the steak tips meat with spices and toss to coat well.
  • Spread the steak bites along the bottom of the frier and cook on one side, then turn to the other side and add asparagus.

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Tips on how to cook steak in the air fryer:

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking. The more space you have between each steak bite, the more hot air is able to circulate, which creates a nice crust all around.
  • You can – pre-marinade the meat. If you do, do not add salt until right before cooking it.
  • Make sure to trim any connective tissue or large pieces of fat from the meat.

Other Quick Recipes you might enjoy:

  • Cheesy Chicken and Rice One Pot Dinner – minimal dishes, maximum flavor? Oh, yes!
  • – Guess where else you can cook the salmon kabobs? You got it, the air fryer!

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Air fryer Steak Tips are little steak bite pieces of beef that are well seasoned, then quickly cooked in the Air Fryer. Cooking the steak tips over high heat gives them the beautiful charring that elevates the flavor and will make this your favorite way to cook steak bites.

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin

Course: lunch, Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer steak, steak bites, steak tips

Calories: 526 kcal

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Servings: 3 (sensible portions)

Ingredients

Air Fryer Steak Marinade

Air Fryer Asparagus

  • 1 lbAsparagus, tough ends trimmed(could replace with spears of zucchini)
  • 1/4 tspsalt
  • 1/2 tspoil(optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, trim the steak of any fat and cut it into cubes. Then, toss with the ingredients for the marinade (oil, salt, black pepper, Montreal seasoning, onion and garlic powder & the cayenne pepper) and massage the spices into the meat to coat evenly. Do this in a ziplock bag for easier cleanup.

  3. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick spray if you have any and spread the prepared meat along the bottom of it. Cook the beef steak tips for about 4-6 minutes and check for doneness.

  4. Toss the asparagus with 1/2 tsp oil and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.

  5. Once the steak bites are browned to your liking, toss them around and move to one side. Add the asparagus to the other side of the air fryer basket and cook for another 3 minutes.

  6. Remove the steak tips and the asparagus to a serving plate and serve while hot.

Recipe Notes

*It's safe to open the air fryer at any time to check on the meat. Open the air fryer after about 4-5 minutes of cooking and check to see if it browned to your liking, then cook further or turn the steak pieces and add the asparagus right away, or continue cooking the steak bites for a couple minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Air fryer Steak Tips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 138mg46%

Sodium 703mg31%

Potassium 913mg26%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 49g98%

Vitamin A 1210IU24%

Vitamin C 8.5mg10%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 7.1mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

How long to cook steak tips in the air fryer? ›

Season Steak Tips - Toss the steak cubes with the olive oil and spices so they are evenly coated. Air Fry - Add the coated steak tips to your air fryer (don't overcrowd the basket) and air fry at 400 degrees F for 4-7 minutes (flipping after 2-3 minutes).

Do I put oil on steak before air frying? ›

Just before cooking, brush oil on both sides of the steak, and season the steak with your other choice of seasonings, such as garlic powder and ground black pepper. Then, spray the air fryer tray lightly with cooking oil. Allow the air fryer to preheat to 400 degrees before adding ribeye steak to cook.

How do you cook a steak in an air fryer without it drying out? ›

It's important to preheat the air fryer, as well, allowing it to run with nothing inside of it for about five minutes, set to the max heat. Then, it's time to cook. First, spritz some olive oil or cooking spray on each side of the steak to help the outside crisp.

How long to cook raw steak in air fryer? ›

Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Season the steak on both sides with a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Place the steak in the center of the air fryer basket and cook until desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium and 14 minutes for medium-well.

What is the best way to cook steak tips? ›

Just heat up some oil in a heavy pan (like a cast-iron skillet), and sear your steak tips for two to three minutes a side, until they reach an internal temperature of 130°F. Give them a rest for eight minutes, then toss them in your favorite sauce for an easy dinner.

Do I need to flip my steak in the air fryer? ›

Your steak will cook through, if left on just one side. However, because flipping can place a different part of the steak closer to the heating element (for an air fryer, this is at the top), a steak will cook more evenly if flipped halfway through.

Is steak better on a pan or air fryer? ›

When cooking steak on a pan, oil and fat splatter all around, which can be a pain to clean. The air fryer contains all of the splatter within the device. So, for less experienced cooks, the air fryer perfectly crisps the outside of the steak, which is sometimes more difficult to achieve on the pan or grill.

Is steak better in the air fryer or oven? ›

Air fryers are designed to cook quickly and evenly, giving you a perfectly cooked steak in just a few minutes. You also don't need to preheat your oven or wait for your grill to heat up, which speeds things up tremendously.

What temperature should you air fry a steak at? ›

Air fry steak at 400 degrees F, until you reach your desired doneness.

What type of steak is best for an airfryer? ›

what type of beef is best in the air fryer. As with all dry-heat cooker methods (grilling, broiling, pan frying and oven roasting), tender beef cuts perform best in the air fryer. Those cuts include Top Sirloin, KC Strip, Ribeye, Tenderloin and Tri Tip. Ground beef also can be easily prepared in an air fryer.

What setting is best for steak in an air fryer? ›

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on a tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.

Why is my steak too tough in the air fryer? ›

Don't use steaks that are less than an inch in thickness. Thin steaks are prone to overcooking quickly and becoming chewy. To enjoy the best flavor and texture, allow the steaks to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking them in the air fryer.

Does steak get brown in the air fryer? ›

Air fryers circulate hot air to quickly brown the the steak's exterior for golden brown edges that mimic a hard sear. This date-night dinner is practically foolproof as long as you follow a few simple steps.

What to season steak with? ›

There are many spices available for seasoning a steak, with salt and pepper topping the list. However, other spices, like thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and minced onion, are also good options to enhance your steak's flavor. Or, use a one-and-done approach with Chicago Steak Seasoning.

How to cook a 2 inch steak in an air fryer? ›

Liberally season steaks with salt and pepper. Preheat air fryer to 400 °F for 10 minutes. Once preheated, place steaks in air fryer. Air fry for 10-16 minutes, flipping and rotating halfway through.

How long to cook tips in the air fryer? ›

Air fry the steak tips for three minutes at 400 degrees F. Open the basket and shake or flip the meat. Then cook them at 400 degrees F for another three minutes, six minutes total. This will give you juicy, medium-rare meat with an internal temperature between 130 – 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

What temp should steak tips be cooked at? ›

What temp should the grill be for steak tips? Keep the grill hot at 450 to 500 degrees for best results. This allows the steak tips to sear quickly and lock in moisture to prevent them from drying out. Keep the steak tips on the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side.

What temperature do you heat steak in an air fryer? ›

Allow your steak to come to room temperature (about 30 minutes on the counter). Preheat the Air Fryer to 350°F. Place the steak into the Air Fryer basket to reheat the steak; check every 2 minutes. The cook time will depend on steak thickness, so ensure the internal temperature reaches around 110°F–130°F.

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