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Delicious Cowboy Butter Steak Bites served with herbs and spices

Cowboy Butter Steak Bites

Quick air fryer steak cubes with browned edges, juicy centers, and a garlicky herb cowboy butter finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cowboy Butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easy mixing
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For a smoky flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Steak Bites
  • 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces Ribeye for juiciness, sirloin for leaner option
  • as needed tablespoon olive oil for searing Used to coat the skillet if needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, smoked paprika, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the herbs are evenly distributed.
  2. Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. If needed, lightly coat the pieces with a little olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the steak bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a bit of space between pieces. Cook until the outside is browned and centers are cooked to your liking.
  2. Transfer the hot steak bites to a bowl and add spoonfuls of the cowboy butter. Toss until the butter melts and coats every piece.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while the butter is still silky.

Notes

Keep the butter out of the air fryer to prevent steaming. Cut steak into uniform pieces for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the basket to ensure proper browning.