Here’s a flavorful and easy recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets — a full, hearty meal with juicy steak bites, tender potatoes, and rich garlic butter, all cooked together in convenient foil packets!
🥩 Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets
Serves 2–3 | Ready in ~35–40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the foil packets:
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1½ cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or thyme
For the garlic butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Potatoes:
- Toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave the potatoes for 3–4 minutes (covered), or boil for 5 minutes to partially cook — this helps them get tender in the air fryer.
2. Make Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and parsley.
3. Assemble the Foil Packets:
- Tear off two large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
- Divide the steak cubes and partially cooked potatoes between the packets.
- Drizzle each packet with the garlic butter and gently toss to coat.
- Fold the foil tightly into sealed packets (leave space for air to circulate inside).
4. Air Fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place foil packets in the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches depending on size).
- Air fry for 16–20 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the packets halfway through.
- Check for doneness: steak should be cooked to your liking and potatoes fork-tender.
5. Finish and Serve:
- Carefully open foil packets (watch for hot steam).
- Optional: squeeze fresh lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
- Serve straight from the packet or plate it up!
🔄 Tips & Variations:
- Add veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or green beans for a complete packet.
- Swap the protein: Use chicken breast or shrimp instead (adjust cook time).
- Like it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the garlic butter.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer — space = crispy, evenly cooked food.
Let me know if you’d like a low-carb/keto version or one without foil!