Description
These Air Fryer Tangy Honey BBQ Steak Bites are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and tangy. The tender steak is coated in a flavorful honey BBQ sauce, making each bite irresistible. Quick, easy, and perfect for a party snack or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak or your preferred cut of steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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For the Tangy Honey BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
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Prepare the Steak Bites:
- Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the steak cubes and toss to coat evenly.
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Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
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Cook the Steak Bites:
- Place the seasoned steak bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time for even cooking. The steak bites should be browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
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Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- While the steak bites are cooking, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
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Toss the Steak Bites in the Sauce:
- Once the steak bites are done cooking, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Pour the tangy honey BBQ sauce over the steak bites and toss to coat evenly.
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Serve:
- Serve the honey BBQ steak bites as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Garnish with chopped parsley or extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker BBQ sauce, you can simmer it longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- For an added kick, you can increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- These steak bites are great for serving at parties, game day, or as a fun dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg