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Air Fryer Cajun Steak Bites

These Air Fryer Cajun Steak Bites are tender, juicy, and full of bold Cajun flavor. Bite-sized sirloin steak is seasoned with Cajun spices, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic, then air fried until browned on the edges and finished with garlic butter.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer cajun steak bites, air fryer steak bites, air fryer steak recipe, cajun steak bites, sirloin steak bites
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat Thermometer
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb(450 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp cajun seasning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, if neaded

For the Cajun Butter

  • 2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Pat the steak dry with paper towels and cut it into evenly sized 1-inch cubes.

    Add the steak cubes to a mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper until evenly coated.

      Let the seasoned steak rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. If preparing ahead, it can marinate for a few hours.

        Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 3 minutes.

          Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between the pieces. Cook in batches if needed.

            Air fry for about 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.

              Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer and cook to your preferred doneness.

                While the steak cooks, melt the butter. Toss the hot steak bites with the melted butter before serving.

                  Let the steak bites rest briefly, then serve warm.

                    Notes

                    • Sirloin is my preferred cut for this recipe, but you can also use ribeye or strip steak.
                    • Cajun seasoning may already contain salt, so taste before adding more.
                    • Cooking time can vary depending on steak cube size and your air fryer model.
                    • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary for better browning.
                    • For food safety, the USDA recommends cooking beef steaks to at least 145°F followed by a 3-minute rest.
                    • Serve with potatoes, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, rice, or a simple green salad.
                    • For a low-carb meal, serve with cauliflower rice, asparagus, broccoli, or green beans.