Air Fryer Steak Bites and Peppers

• 160 g (160 g raw top sirloin steak, cut into 2.5 cm cubes) — Raw beef top sirloin steak
• 140 g (140 g red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm pieces) — Raw red bell pepper
• 2 g (3/4 tsp (2 g) garlic powder) — Garlic powder
• 6 g (1 1/2 tsp (6 g) avocado oil) — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Preheat the air fryerPreheat a clean 5-quart air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes.3 min · 400°FLook for: The basket is fully hot before steak enters.Safety: Use the basket handle and avoid the heating element. The quoted total time includes this preheat and assumes one batch in the declared basket.
2. 2Cut the sirloinTrim any thick exterior fat and cut the sirloin into uniform 2.5 cm cubes.1 min 15 secLook for: Every steak cube is close to the same size with no thick fat strip.Safety: Wash hands and sanitize the board after raw beef.
3. 3Prepare the pepperRemove the pepper stem, seeds, and white membrane, then cut the flesh into 2.5 cm pieces.1 minLook for: Pepper pieces match the steak cubes and no seeds remain.Safety: Use a separate clean area from the raw beef.
4. 4Coat steak and pepperToss steak, pepper, garlic powder, and avocado oil until every surface has a thin even coating.45 secLook for: No garlic clump or oil puddle remains.Safety: Do not reuse the raw-beef bowl for serving.
5. 5Air-fry and shakeSpread steak and pepper in one loose layer and air-fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8 minutes, shaking after 4 minutes.8 min · 400°FLook for: Steak is browned on several sides and pepper has blistered edges.Safety: The time assumes a 5-quart basket; smaller baskets require two batches.
6. 6Check, rest, and serveCheck the largest steak bite for at least 145°F, rest everything for 3 minutes, then plate the complete basket.3 min 15 sec · 145°FLook for: Steak is juicy after the rest and pepper remains tender-crisp.Safety: For higher-risk diners cook beef to 160°F; never serve below 145°F plus a 3-minute rest.