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Steak Bites and Sliced Red onions with jicama slaw

Air Fryer Steak Bites (Filipino Bistek Inspired)

These Air Fryer Bistek Steak Bites bring bold Filipino flavor to your weekly meal prep with simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz sirloin steak (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 pieces calamansi (or lemon juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 red onion (siced into rings)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking spray)

Instructions
 

  • Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine garlic paste, soy sauce, calamansi (or lemon) juice, and pepper.
  • Marinate the steak: Toss steak cubes in a bowl with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors soak in.
  • Prep to cook: After marinating, remove the steak cubes and pat them dry with paper towels to help them get a nice sear. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Load the air fryer: Arrange steak cubes and sliced onions on your air fryer tray. Spray or drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve it up: Enjoy as-is, or pair with garlic rice, quinoa, sautéed green beans, or even a side salad for a balanced meal!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 43gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 2261mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg