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Air Fryer Steak Bites with Soy Sauce

These steak bites are full of Asian-inspired flavors and are fabulous when paired with coconut jasmine rice or will elevate any stir-fried vegetable dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 1380.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Resealable Plastic Bag (or shallow non-reactive dish)

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 pound beef rib-eye steaks
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cut steak into bite-size pieces. Place steak bites into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour mixture over the steak pieces and mix to coat with marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Line the air fryer basket with a perforated parchment round. Drain marinade from steak and set steak pieces onto the parchment.
  • Air-fry until steak bites are cooked to your desired doneness, about 6 minutes, shaking the basket at the 3-minute mark.
  • Remove steak bites from the air fryer and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For optimal tenderness and flavor, ensure the steak pieces are cut uniformly, which also promotes even cooking. While 30 minutes is the minimum marination time, allowing the steak to marinate for 2-4 hours, or even overnight for a deeper infusion of flavor, will yield superior results. When air-frying, avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation and crispy edges. The 6-minute cook time is a guideline; adjust based on desired doneness and steak thickness. Use a meat thermometer to achieve perfect medium-rare (130-135°F) or medium (135-140°F). For an extra aromatic touch, consider adding a pinch of grated fresh ginger or garlic to the marinade. Garnish with chopped scallions or fresh cilantro just before serving for added freshness and visual appeal.