Easy Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes
Getting a juicy steak dinner on the table without turning on the stove or oven is entirely possible with this Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes method. Everything finishes at exactly the same time, making it an incredibly practical option for busy weeknights. A savory marinade builds flavor on the beef, while a fresh garlic butter sauce brings the whole meal together right out of the basket.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No stove required: The entire meal cooks directly in the air fryer basket without needing to stand over a hot pan.
- Finishes together: The timing is staggered so the crispy potatoes and juicy steak bites are ready at the exact same moment.
- Quick cooking: With just 16 to 18 minutes of total air frying time, this is a very fast dinner.
- Built-in browning: The marinade uses soy sauce to encourage deep browning on the steak bites without needing a traditional sear.
Ingredients
- For the Potatoes:
- 5 lb (700 g) potatoes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Steak:
- 2 lb (1 kg) sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 oz (60 g) melted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by tossing them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until every piece is fully coated.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, prep the steak. Cut the sirloin or ribeye into 1-inch bites.
- In a bowl, toss the steak bites with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder until every piece is coated in the marinade.
- Make the garlic butter sauce by mixing the melted butter, chopped fresh garlic, and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- After the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes, open the air fryer basket and push the potatoes to the sides, making a clear space in the center.
- Add the marinated steak bites to the center of the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry everything together for another 6 to 8 minutes, checking at the 6-minute mark for perfect medium-rare to medium.
- Transfer the hot steak and potatoes to a large bowl, pour the garlic butter sauce over the top, and serve.
Notes
Watch the steak timing: Check your steak bites at exactly 6 minutes. Because air fryers vary and the bites are small, you want to catch them before they cook past medium-rare or medium, depending on your preference.
Space matters: When adding the steak to the basket, ensure the bites are in a single layer in the center space so they brown properly rather than steaming on top of the potatoes.
