Description
Sizzling Air Fryer Honey Garlic Steak Sweet Pepper Bites deliver quick gourmet magic in minutes. Succulent steak morsels glazed with sweet honey and garlic create an irresistible appetizer you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 cup sweet mini bell peppers, halved
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, crushed garlic, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl to craft a vibrant marinade.
- Immerse steak pieces into the marinade, ensuring complete coating, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavor penetration.
- Heat air fryer to 400F (200C) and lightly coat marinated steak and mini bell pepper halves with olive oil.
- Carefully arrange marinated steak and peppers in a single, non-overlapping layer within the air fryer basket for optimal heat circulation.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake the basket, promoting uniform caramelization and even cooking.
- Verify steak’s doneness through internal temperature or desired level of browning.
- Transfer steak bites and peppers to a serving platter, creating an appealing presentation.
- Enhance visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro or green onions over the dish.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the succulent, glazed steak and roasted peppers.
Notes
- Marinate the steak for maximum flavor absorption, with longer marination times (up to 2 hours) enhancing taste complexity.
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak to ensure tender, quick-cooking bites without excess fat.
- Adjust air fryer cooking time based on steak thickness, checking internal temperature for desired doneness (medium-rare around 135°F).
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the umami-rich marinade profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg