Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs Top Sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Pat the cubed sirloin bone-dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear. In a large bowl, toss the cubes with avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, coarse sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Allow the seasoned steak cubes to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to temper, ensuring an even cook.
  3. Preheat the air fryer or convection oven to 400°F (200°C) for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the steak bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no pieces are touching to allow for 360-degree air circulation.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes. At the 4-minute mark, shake the basket vigorously to rotate the bites.
  6. Check for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare using a digital meat thermometer.
  7. While the steak is cooking, gently warm the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest, infusing the oil for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Toss the hot steak bites in the garlic-herb finishing oil and serve immediately with toothpicks.