Description
Mediterranean-inspired air fryer steak cubes deliver robust flavor with minimal effort. Garlic, herbs, and olive oil create a simple marinade that elevates this quick protein, helping home cooks enjoy restaurant-quality results in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) sirloin filets, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup (4 tbsps) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes, establishing an optimal cooking environment for steak cubes.
- Marination: In a mixing bowl, combine sirloin steak cubes with extra virgin olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, dark brown sugar, Italian herb blend, kosher salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly massage marinade to ensure complete meat coverage.
- Cooking Configuration: Arrange seasoned steak cubes in a single, non-overlapping layer within the air fryer basket, maximizing heat circulation and ensuring uniform caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Cook for 6 minutes, then rotate cubes for even browning. Continue cooking 3-4 minutes, adjusting time for desired doneness level.
- Butter Infusion: Simultaneously create a garlic-herb butter by blending unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer cooked steak cubes to serving dish, drizzle with aromatic garlic-herb butter, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage.
- Resting and Presentation: Allow cubes to rest 2-3 minutes for flavor melding. Garnish with additional parsley if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Optimize Air Fryer Setup: Preheat exactly 5 minutes at 400°F to create perfect heat distribution and crispy exterior for steak cubes.
- Master Marination Technique: Thoroughly massage marinade ingredients into meat, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Strategic Cooking Placement: Arrange steak cubes in single layer without overcrowding to guarantee even caramelization and perfect browning on all sides.
- Temperature and Rest Precision: Monitor cooking time closely and allow 2-3 minute resting period to lock in juices and enhance overall meat texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg