Air Fryer Steak Bites with Chimichurri
These air fryer steak bites start with a bold marinade of chimichurri—parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, and a hint of chili—infusing the sirloin with fresh, zesty flavor.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 685kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak cubed into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chimichurri
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons dry oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for chimichurri, except for oil and vinegar, in a mason jar or bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes.½ cup fresh parsley, 4 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons dry oregano, 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, Black pepper to taste
- Add oil and vinegar. Mix well. If you’re not in a hurry, it's best to leave the chimichurri flavors infusing for a couple of hours or overnight.½ cup red wine vinegar, ¾ cup olive oil
- Once ready to cook the steak, season with remaining salt and pepper.2 pounds sirloin steak, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Coat the meat bites in a couple of tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce. Leave it on the counter while you preheat the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Then, add steak pieces to the basket, without overcrowding it. Cook them for 8-10 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- Serve immediately with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information includes the entire bowl of chimichurri but you will likely not use all of it when serving this recipe.
Tips for Success:
1. You can marinate the meat for as little as 2o minutes but 30 minutes or more is recommended.
2. Don't overcrowd the air fryer or the the steak bites won't sear. Work in batches to prevent steaming the meat.
3. You can make the chimichurri the day before. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
1. You can marinate the meat for as little as 2o minutes but 30 minutes or more is recommended.
2. Don't overcrowd the air fryer or the the steak bites won't sear. Work in batches to prevent steaming the meat.
3. You can make the chimichurri the day before. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1307mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 6mg