Steak Bites Air Fryer Cooking Time
1-inch cubes of sirloin or ribeye, single layer.
Temperature400°F200°C
Time7–10minutes
Safe internal145°F63°C · USDA
Shake at 4 minutes.
Cook by internal temperature: 135°F medium rare, 145°F medium.
How to cook Steak Bites in an air fryer
- Pat the cubes dry and cut them a uniform size so they finish together.
- Single layer with gaps. Crowded cubes release liquid and boil rather than sear.
- Preheat for this one — a cold basket greys the outside before it browns.
Cook by doneness
| Doneness | Internal temp | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Medium rare | 135°F / 57°C | 7–8 min |
| Medium | 145°F / 63°C | 8–9 min |
| Medium well | 150°F / 66°C | 9–10 min |
Common questions
How long do you air fry Steak Bites?
Steak Bites takes 7–10 minutes at 400°F (200°C) in an air fryer. Shake at 4 minutes. Cook to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Why are my steak bites grey instead of browned?
Either the cubes were wet or the basket was crowded. Dry them thoroughly, cook in a single layer, and preheat the air fryer first.
Converting your own recipe
If you have an oven recipe for Steak Bites and want to work it out yourself, the rule is to drop the temperature by 25°F and cut the time by 20%. The oven to air fryer converter does it for you.