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Crispy Beef Bites Air Fryer Recipe

This carnivore diet air fryer recipe delivers ultra-crispy beef bites with minimal ingredients. Perfect for a protein-packed snack or side dish, these air-fried beef cubes offer a rich, savory crunch with optional variations for added flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Season the beef: Toss the beef cubes with salt, ensuring even coverage.
  • Grease the air fryer basket: Lightly coat with tallow or clarified butter.
  • Cook the beef bites: Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy on the outside and cooked to desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
  • Serve: Let the beef rest for a couple of minutes before serving hot.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):
  • Garlic Butter Bites: Toss cooked beef bites in melted garlic butter.
  • Peppered Beef Bites: Add freshly cracked black pepper before cooking for a spicy twist.
  • Cheesy Beef Bites: Top with grated Parmesan or blue cheese during the last minute of air frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gFat: 24g
Keyword Carnivore air fryer beef, easy beef bites recipe, High-protein snacks, keto air fryer beef recipe, zero-carb air fryer recipes
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