Here’s a delicious and easy Air Fryer Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packets recipe — perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a no-fuss weekend dinner. It’s savory, buttery, and comes together in under an hour!
🥩 Air Fryer Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packets
👩🍳 Servings: 2–3
🕒 Total Time: 35–45 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered (depending on size)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
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Aluminum foil, for wrapping
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep Ingredients:
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
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In a bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
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In another bowl, toss steak cubes with remaining olive oil, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Assemble Foil Packets:
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Cut two large sheets of foil (~12×12 inches).
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Divide potatoes evenly into the center of each foil sheet.
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Top with steak cubes.
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Dot each with butter cubes.
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Fold the foil into packets: bring opposite sides together and crimp to seal tightly.
3. Cook in Air Fryer:
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Place foil packets into the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches depending on size).
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Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Carefully open a packet and check for doneness: steak should be tender and juicy, potatoes fork-tender.
4. Serve:
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Let sit for a few minutes before opening.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy directly from the foil for easy cleanup.
🔥 Tips:
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Want crispy edges? Open the foil for the last 3–5 minutes of cooking.
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For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire or soy sauce to the steak before sealing the packet.
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You can substitute sweet potatoes, bell peppers, or onions for variety.