Wake the Lakes “Life Hack for the Week” 8-21-23

The Secret to the Best Air Fryer Steak Bites:
These recommendations are for a typical 8oz sirloin steak. Don’t cut the steak bites too small. I know they’re steak bites, but don’t cut them into actual single bite sizes. Cut the steak into something of a two-bite size—that’s about an inch and a half, or two-inch cube, roughly the size of chicken nuggets. This larger size will protect the center from overcooking, and preserve much more of the steak’s natural moisture. Blot them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season them generously with salt.

Maybe with a little more salt than you think.
Freeze your steak bites prior to putting them in the air fryer. Lay them out on a parchment lined sheet pan so they’re not touching, and put the entire tray in the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour. Bringing the center of the steak bites down to freezing temps buys time in the air fryer. Since the convection is cooking from the outside in, your bites will start to sizzle and brown on the outside while the center is still getting warm.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F using the “air fry” setting. Once preheated, scatter the steak bites in the air fryer so they’re not crowded, and cook for seven minutes. When the timer dings after seven minutes, the exterior of the bite has browned on the edges and the interior is juicy, tender, and pink. Serve with your favorite sauce or enjoy in their own naked glory.