It’s back-to-school season, and that means the Fit Foodie Cooking Club is back in session. This month we’re featuring our popular Air Fryer Steak Bites and turning them into hearty bowls—complete with a crisp side salad and golden, crispy potatoes—for a balanced, weeknight-friendly meal.
What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club?
The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge created to inspire home cooks to prepare food from scratch. Each month the community makes the same recipe so we can share tips, photos, and honest feedback while celebrating whole, real food.
September 2024 – The Details
Please read the details below carefully so your entry counts. If anything is unclear, leave questions in the comments on this post.
Recipe of the Month: Air Fryer Steak Bite Bowls
We’re excited to cook this recipe with you—these air fryer steak bites are flavorful, quick to prepare, and ideal for building a satisfying bowl. Paired with a simple romaine salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, and a bright green herb sauce, this dish makes 4–6 servings. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for making extra portions to enjoy as lunches during the week.
All About Air Fryer Steak Bites
Ingredients You’ll Need
Steak: Use ribeye cut into roughly 2-inch pieces. Toss the beef in a simple marinade of salt, pepper, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and avocado oil to develop flavor and a light caramelized crust when cooked.
Potatoes: Fingerling potatoes are ideal because their size crisps up nicely in the air fryer. Toss them with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme before roasting until golden and tender.
Salad: A light salad of romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion brings freshness and crunch to the bowl.
Green sauce: Don’t skip the green sauce. It’s a creamy blend of cilantro, parsley, garlic, shallot, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of feta. The result is a bright, tangy dressing that ties the steak, potatoes, and salad together.
How to Make Air Fryer Steak Bites
Start by air frying the potatoes since they take the longest. That way the steak cooks last and stays juicy and hot for assembling the bowls. Below is an overview of the process; follow the full step-by-step directions in the original recipe card for exact timings and measurements.
- Marinate the steak. Toss steak pieces in the marinade and chill briefly so the flavors penetrate.
- Season the potatoes. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the fingerlings with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Air fry the potatoes. Cook for about 16–18 minutes or until golden and tender, shaking the basket halfway for even browning.
- Remove steak bites from the fridge. Bring the marinated steak to room temperature while the potatoes finish.
- Make the dressing. While the potatoes cook, blend the cilantro, parsley, garlic, shallot, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and feta until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Air fry the steak bites. Cook the steak in batches so pieces brown rather than steam, adjusting time for your preferred doneness.
- Toss the salad. Combine the romaine, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl and lightly dress if desired.
- Assemble and serve. Divide steak, potatoes, and salad among 4–6 bowls. Drizzle with the green sauce and enjoy immediately.
How to Enter
After you make the recipe, submit a photo so we can see your creation!
- Visit the Air Fryer Steak Bites post for the full recipe and details.
- Cook the recipe and take a clear photo of your finished bowl.
- Leave a comment on the original blog post with your photo and a short note about how it went. A star rating is appreciated but not required. Be sure to include your name and email address in the comment form so we can contact winners.
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – First day to submit an entry.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – Last day to submit your photo and comment.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – Winners will be randomly selected and announced here on the blog and on social media.
The Prize
Two participants will each win a $100 lululemon gift card. Winners are chosen at random from qualifying comments submitted between September 4 and September 24. Announcements will be made on Wednesday, September 25 via the blog and social channels.
Charity of the Month
The Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship Fund
Each month we select a charity to support. For September 2024 we are supporting the Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship Fund. In honor of Emily, this scholarship supports Stoney Creek High School graduates pursuing four-year degrees. In addition to the giveaway, we’ll double the match from our winners and donate $400 to Emily’s scholarship fund to help further their work.
If you’d like to join us in supporting this cause, contributions are welcome; any amount helps those students pursuing higher education.
