Description

This Air Fryer Steak Tips recipe offers juicy, flavorful sirloin tip steak cubes marinated with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Perfectly cooked in just minutes using an air fryer, these steak tips are tender, versatile, and ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests. Garnished with fresh parsley and a pat of butter, they deliver restaurant-quality steak with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Steak and Marinade

1.5-2 pounds Sirloin tip steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
1.5 tablespoons Olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder (optional)

Garnish (Optional)

1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
1 pat Butter

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Instructions

Cut the Steak: Begin by slicing your sirloin tip steak into 1½-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and perfect bite-sized pieces.
Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optionally onion powder. Stir well to blend the flavors.
Coat the Steak: Toss the steak cubes in the prepared marinade until they are fully and evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3-5 minutes, ensuring it’s hot enough for cooking the steak tips.
Cook the Steak: Place the marinated steak cubes evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer to promote even cooking. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning halfway through if possible, until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
Rest the Steak: Remove the cooked steak tips from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish the steak tips with freshly chopped parsley and a pat of butter if desired. Serve hot to enjoy mouthwatering, flavorful steak tips.

Notes

Cutting the steak into uniform cubes ensures even cooking and prevents some pieces from overcooking while others remain underdone.
Preheating the air fryer is important for achieving a good sear and optimal texture.
Cooking times may vary based on the air fryer model and thickness of the steak cubes, so check doneness according to your preference.
Adding butter at the end enhances flavor and gives the steak tips a nice glossy finish.
This recipe works well with sirloin tip steak but can be adapted using other tender cuts suitable for quick cooking.