Name: Air Fryer Steak Bites and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless ribeye; 1 pound russet potatoes (peeled); 2 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon steak seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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PREP + COOK TIME: 30 minutes
METHOD: Air fryer
OTHER TOOLS: knife and cutting board, potato peeler
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 6

Air fryer steak bites and potatoes are a simple dinner combination that feels fancier than your norm! Steak lovers will appreciate the rich, buttery flavor of ribeye and the simplicity of cooking it in the air fryer. In just 30 minutes, enjoy a one-basket meal that’s easy to customize with sides or dipping sauces, perfect for the whole family!

angle shot of white platter with air fried potatoes and steak with white air fryer in background

What’s To Love About This Recipe

What’s better on a busy night than a one-basket-one-meal option? In the air fryer, your steak and potatoes cook together perfectly, and the cleanup is so simple.
Steak and potatoes in 30 minutes or less – yes, please! With this recipe, you can achieve deliciously tender steak bites and crispy potatoes without the need for multiple appliances, deep-frying, or heating up the grill.
Steaks can sometimes be intimidating to cook due to variations in temperature. By cooking the meat in smaller bites, it’s easier to monitor the doneness and keep the steak juicy and tender.
Air fryer steak bites and potatoes are easy to customize with various seasonings or veggie additions. Serve with dipping sauces and adjust the flavor to suit your serving preference.
This is a great option for a family-approved meal or nutritious lunches on the go. Keep the sides simple and enjoy quality bites of whole ingredients in a healthy meal!

Ingredients Needed

Boneless ribeye – Ribeye is a tender and flavorful cut ideal for air frying. It has plenty of marbling (fat), which gives the steak a rich, buttery flavor. You can also use sirloin or New York strip if you prefer.
Russet potatoes – Russets are very starchy and crisp up well in the air fryer. Be sure to peel and cube them evenly for consistent cooking.
Butter and olive oil – Melted butter and olive oil will help brown the meat and potatoes, achieving a slightly crispy exterior. They also help the seasonings stick and create that golden, flavorful finish.
Steak seasoning – Choose a well-rounded seasoning blend or make your own. Include seasonings such as garlic, pepper, and salt for classic steak flavors.
Paprika – A hint of paprika adds a subtle smokiness and a touch of color.

ingredients to include two ribeye steaks on parchment paper and wooden cutting board, surrounded by one russet potato, bottle of olive oil, and bowls of steak seasoning, melted butter and paprika

How To Make Air Fryer Steak Bites And Potatoes

Preheat the air fryer to 400 ℉ for 5 minutes.
Cut the ribeye into cubes about 1 ½ – 2 inches in size.
Cut the potatoes into 1 to 1 ½-inch cubes.

cut up steak on parchment and wooden cutting board, surrounded by bowls of cut up potato, butter, seasonings and olive oil

Stir together the melted butter, olive oil, and seasonings.
Toss ½ of the butter mixture with the potatoes.

bowls of melted butter, paprika, and steak seasoning

combined butter, olive oil and seasonings in white bowl with whisk on side

Add potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.

overhead shot of air fryer with cut up potatoes

Toss the remaining butter mixture with the steak.

white bowl of cut up steak with oil and seasoning mixed in

Add steak to the potatoes in the air fryer and continue cooking for 8 – 10 minutes until the steak reaches desired doneness and potatoes are tender on the inside.

overhead shot of potatoes and uncooked steak

overhead shot of potatoes and steak air fried

Pro Tips

Optional: Soak potato cubes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly for crispier results.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow enough air circulation. Work in batches if needed.
Cut the steak into uniform cubes for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

Meat Doneness	Temperature
Rare	125 ℉
Medium Rare	135 ℉
Medium	145 ℉
Medium Well	150 ℉
Well Done	160 ℉

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

It’s easy to swap out different cuts of steak to get similar results. Some alternatives are sirloin, flat iron, or pre-cut stew meat. (Note: Other cuts may need slightly more cooking time.)
Yukon gold or red potatoes will also work, and there’s no need to peel them, as the skin is thinner and less tough than russets.
Make a heartier meal by adding some veggies! Add bite-sized pieces of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or asparagus into the air fryer at the same time as the steak.
Try a twist on flavors with different seasonings. Cajun, taco, garlic herb, or chili lime blends will all give tasty variations!
Add a little spice to the meal with crushed red pepper or cayenne in the butter mixture.

How To Serve Steak Bites and Potatoes

One of the best things about this meal is that it serves as a hearty base, and you can dress it up with your preferred sides or dipping sauces.

Serve it as is for easy lunches and dinners, or add dipping sauces like garlic aioli, BBQ sauce, or Ranch dressing.

Pair steak and potatoes with a simple green salad or a veggie side, such as Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, for a complete meal. For a heartier plate, serve with Basmati Rice or toasted garlic bread.

white platter with air fried potatoes and steak garnished with parsley, with plate and two forks in background

Storing and Reheating

How To Best Store Leftovers

Fridge

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer

I don’t recommend freezing leftovers since you’ll have textural changes in both the potatoes and steak.

How To Best Reheat Leftovers

Maintain the best texture by reheating your leftovers in the air fryer at 375 ℉ for 3-5 minutes. You can also microwave in short intervals, but the steak may dry out slightly.

Air Fryer Steak Bites and Potatoes

Jennifer Draper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Serving Size

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless ribeye
1 pound russet potatoes peeled
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉ for 5 minutes
Cut ribeye into cubes about 1 ½ – 2 inches in size
Cut potatoes into 1 to 1 ½-inch cubes
Stir together melted butter, olive oil, and seasonings
Toss ½ of butter mixture with potatoes
Add potatoes to air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes
Toss remaining butter mixture with steak
Add steak to potatoes in the air fryer and continue cooking for 8 – 10 minutes until steak is to desired doneness and potatoes are tender on the inside

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For the best texture, reheat in the air fryer at 375 ℉ for 3-5 minutes. Microwaving can also work, but it may dry out the steak.
Optional: For crispier potatoes, soak the potato cubes in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly before cooking.
Avoid overcrowding the basket, and cook the steak and potatoes in batches if needed.
Cut the steak and potatoes into uniform sizes for even cooking.