Description
Sizzling Cajun garlic parmesan air fryer steak skewers bring bold Southern flavors to your dinner table with maximum taste and minimal effort. Juicy beef chunks seasoned with zesty spices and creamy parmesan create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Skewers:
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs steak (ribeye, New York strip, tri-tip, or sirloin)
Cooking Oils and Seasonings:
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons prepared Cajun seasoning
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
Dairy and Fats:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon prepared Cajun seasoning
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon mild paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Transform steak into bite-sized cubes, placing them in a container for seasoning preparation.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over meat, thoroughly coating each piece with Cajun seasoning for robust flavor profile.
- Allow meat to marinate between 30 minutes to overnight, enabling spices to penetrate deeply and tenderize proteins.
- Submerge wooden skewers in water to prevent charring during high-temperature cooking.
- Create luxurious butter sauce by gently melting butter at low temperature, incorporating minced garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Fold grated parmesan into warm butter mixture, ensuring smooth and consistent texture.
- Enhance sauce with fresh parsley and dash of hot sauce for complex flavor dimension.
- Carefully thread marinated meat onto prepared skewers, arranging pieces compactly for even cooking.
- Activate air fryer and preheat to 400°F, preparing cooking surface.
- Generously brush skewers with prepared garlic parmesan butter on all surfaces.
- Arrange skewers in air fryer basket, cooking approximately 8-10 minutes and rotating midway for uniform caramelization.
- Periodically baste with additional butter sauce during cooking to maintain moisture and intensify flavor.
- Once cooked, remove skewers and apply final layer of butter sauce before serving hot.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper, more intense flavor infusion into the meat, allowing Cajun spices to penetrate completely.
- Wooden skewers need water soaking to prevent burning, while metal skewers conduct heat evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning levels based on personal spice tolerance, creating a customizable heat experience.
- Use high-quality steak cuts like sirloin or ribeye for tender, juicy skewers with maximum flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg