Description
Juicy Cajun butter steak bites with mushrooms bring Southern comfort to your dinner plate. Spicy seasonings and rich butter create a mouthwatering blend you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef tenderloin
Seasonings:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) Creole seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3.5 tablespoons (52 milliliters) oil
- 2.5 tablespoons (37 milliliters) butter
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Craft a robust spice blend by thoroughly whisking Creole seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Transform beef tenderloin into uniform bite-sized cubes approximately 1½-inch in dimension, ensuring consistent cooking.
- Thoroughly coat beef pieces and sliced mushrooms with prepared spice mixture and oil, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30-90 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Heat air fryer to precisely 400°F, creating an optimal searing environment for meat and mushrooms.
- Strategically arrange marinated mixture in two separate batches, maximizing air circulation and preventing overcrowding.
- Cook each batch for 8 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even caramelization and achieving desired meat doneness.
- Immediately transfer cooked steak bites and mushrooms to a serving dish, gently folding melted butter throughout to enhance richness and flavor.
- Perform final seasoning adjustment, sprinkling additional Creole seasoning or salt if required for perfect taste balance.
Notes
- Select high-quality beef tenderloin with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Let meat rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Pat beef pieces dry with paper towels to achieve better browning and crispy exterior.
- Experiment with different Creole seasoning brands to find your preferred spice level and flavor profile.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for precise doneness: 125°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium.
- Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and achieve consistent cooking.
- Replace butter with olive oil or ghee for dairy-free alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during marination for enhanced aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg