Introduction to Air Fryer Cooking:
Air fryers have become increasingly popular due to their ability to produce crispy and flavorful results with less oil compared to traditional frying methods. They work by circulating hot air around the food, resulting in a healthier and delicious cooking experience.
Why Choose Air Frying?
Healthier Option: Air frying requires minimal oil, making it a healthier alternative to deep frying.
Faster Cooking Times: Air fryers cook food faster than traditional methods, reducing overall cooking time.
Easy Cleanup: Air fryers are relatively easy to clean compared to traditional frying methods.
Ingredients:
For the Potatoes:
3 large potatoes
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika
Dried parsley
For the Steak Bites:
2 Strip steaks (approximately 10 ounces each)
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Steak seasoning (e.g., Kinder’s Prime Steak Seasoning)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tablespoons of butter
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
Cooking Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes:
Wash the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Add the dried parsley, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the diced potatoes. Tailor the seasoning to your personal preference.
For about 20 minutes, cook the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking the basket regularly to ensure equal cooking.
Prepare the Steak Bites:
While the potatoes are cooking, cut the strip steaks into approximately 1-inch cubes.
Rub the steak cubes with a mixture of olive oil, steak seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook the Steak Bites:
Set the air fryer’s temperature to 400 degrees.
To achieve medium doneness, place the seasoned steak bites in the air fryer basket and cook for approximately 7 minutes. The cooking time may be adjusted to get the appropriate level of doneness.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Heat a small saucepan over low heat to melt the butter.
Add the dried parsley and minced garlic and stir to give the butter a flavorful boost.
Serve:
Once the potatoes and steak bites are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish.
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Enjoy your perfectly cooked Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes! This dish offers a flavorful combination of tender steak bites, crispy potatoes, and a savory garlic butter sauce, all achieved with the convenience and health benefits of air frying.