Description
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Steak Sweet Pepper Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender sirloin steak cubes marinated in a savory honey garlic sauce, then air-fried to perfection alongside crisp sweet peppers and onions. Perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Marinade
- 1 lb sirloin steak or flank steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Vegetables
- 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (any color)
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper for tossing the vegetables
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well until all ingredients are combined into a smooth marinade.
- Marinate the steak: Add the bite-sized steak cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat each piece. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator to enhance the flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature.
- Prepare the vegetables: Toss the bell pepper pieces and red onion (if using) with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to season them lightly before cooking.
- Air fry the steak: Arrange the marinated steak cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. Cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.
- Add vegetables and continue cooking: After the initial steak cooking time, add the prepared bell peppers and onions to the air fryer basket. Air fry everything together for an additional 4-5 minutes until the steak is cooked through and the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Serve hot: Remove the steak and vegetables from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, for a pop of color and freshness.
- Enjoy the dish: Serve these flavorful bites as an appetizer, or accompany them with steamed rice or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the steak for the full hour in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer less spice, omit the red pepper flakes.
- Other vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms can be substituted for peppers and onions.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Let the steak rest a few minutes after air frying for juicier bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
