Description
These Air Fryer Tangy Honey BBQ Steak Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. Tender cubes of sirloin steak are seasoned, air-fried to perfection, and coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tangy Honey BBQ Sauce:
- â…“ cup honey
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Season the Steak Bites: In a large bowl, toss the steak bites with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil until well coated.
- Prepare the BBQ Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place steak bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Coat with Sauce: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a bowl and toss with the warm BBQ sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with toothpicks or over sides like rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Check for doneness around 7–8 minutes for medium-rare steak.
- You can use ribeye or strip steak as substitutes.
- Adjust sweetness or heat by modifying honey and red pepper amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
