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Lilbitoffit Airfryer Steak Tips Recipe

Airfryer Beef Steak Tips 🥩 🤤 ⁣

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Making beef steak tips in the air fryer as opposed to any other method (oven, broiler, grill, cast iron skillet) has several benefits. My favorite one is the minimal cleanup because I’m lazy af. 🤚⁣

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You also get a nice browning on the outside while retaining all the juiciness of your favorite steak on the inside.⁣

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Steak Choice: I prefer ribeye steak, but new york strip or any other cut is OK to use as well.⁣

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Tips for success for steak bites:⁣

* Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking. The more space you have between each steak bite, the more hot air is able to circulate, which creates a nice crust all around.⁣

* You can – pre-marinade the meat. If you do, do not add salt until right before cooking it.⁣

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Ingredients⁣

* 1.5 lb steak (Ribeye, New York) or beef chuck for a cheaper version cut to 3/4 inch cubes. I prefer ribeye. ⁣

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Instructions⁣

1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for about 5 minutes. ⁣

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2. I do not trim my fat. Cut meat choice  into cubes. You can marinade your steak if you choose.⁣

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3. Spread the prepared meat along the bottom & cook the tips for about 4-6 minutes & check for doneness.⁣

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4. Once the steak bites are browned to your liking, flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes.⁣

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Lilbitoffit Airfryer Ribeye Steak Recipe

Ribeye, never needs an introduction! 

My airfryer faves are my crispy meat bars, ribeye steak, and ribs! 

Classic pan-seared steak is undeniably delicious, but I’ve found it takes practice & patience to get it right every time. Which let’s be honest, I don’t have. 😂 ⁣

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Cooking steak in the oven is easier, but it doesn’t always achieve the crisp exterior we love. I’m a texture girl, I love my meats with a crispy exterior. I tend to always overcook my steaks especially in the oven.⁣

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That’s where the air fryer comes in. Seriously wish I would’ve bought one years ago!⁣

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2 Tips for Making Steak In an Air Fryer:⁣

1. Let your air fryer heat up for at least 10 minutes before adding the steaks. This ensures that crispy brown exterior similar to searing. I used to skip this step & found my steaks ended up grey & overcooked by the time the outside brown.⁣

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2. Flip the steaks halfway through cooking. Helps them cook evenly. After five minutes of cooking, flip.⁣

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Directions:⁣

* Set an air fryer to 400°F and let heat for 10 minutes⁣

* Season to taste 1-2 ribeye steaks (depends on how large your air fryer basket is) I use salt and occasional cracked pepper. You can also use herb butter. A little bit of butter adds just the right touch of flavor. ⁣

* Air fry, flipping halfway through, 11 to 13 minutes total for medium-rare.⁣

⁣⁣I use an Instant 6qt airfryer.

I have a bunch of air fryer recipes & things I’ve experimented with in highlights under “Air fryer food” on Instagram!

Check’em out y’all! 

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Lilbitoffit Crispy Airfryer Meat Bar Recipe

@Lil_bit_of_fit CRISPY AIRFRYER MEAT BARS

Videos are saved in my highlights labeled “My Meat Bars” on Instagram!

INGREDIENTS

🥩 2 – 1 lb packages ground meat of choice

🧂 Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

  • I prefer 85% ground beef. Don’t care if it’s grass fed or grain fed. I prefer grain fed as far as taste)
  • I typically choose 1 package of 85% ground beef & 1 package of Perdue ground chicken to add variety. Or I will eat 2 packages of 85% ground beef. I’m a beef girl 🥩 🤷‍♀️ #cattlefarmersdaughter
  • I just season with pink Himalayan sea salt due to my sensitivities & Crohns. Season to taste however you’d like. I sprinkle the salt AFTER it’s cooked.

DIRECTIONS 

  1. LOOSELY break up meat into 4-5 sections or “bars” & place in airfryer basket 
  2. Airfry, 12 minutes, 380,⁣ no preheat
  3. Sprinkle sea salt to taste

TIPS & FAQ

  • You MUST use an airfryer for the crispy texture. Baking will not give you the same product. It will be dryer and not crispy. 
  • Do not pack into patties, again the crispy texture is created from NOT packing the meat tightly
  • You can melt 1 tbsp of bacon grease & drizzle on top of cooked meat or put slices of bacon on top of meat pieces in air fryer before you air fry for extra flavor & fat
  • You can use the fat in the bottom of the basket as a “dip” or “sauce” &/or for added flavor & fat
  • You can season with your favorite seasonings & use your favorite sauces. Go your own way, you don’t have to do it the way that I do.

Be creative, tag & show me your MEAT 🥩😄🙌

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Simple Cheesy Carnivore Meatballs

Y’all know how much I love beef & my airfryer.

I named my airfryer 💁🏼‍♀️His name is Albert. If you’ve been following me for a bit you know I name all my plants too🪴💕

After experimenting with all different kinds of ground meats, 85% ground beef is my fav. Just the right amount of fat for my macros, flavor, & texture.

I used to bake meatballs all the time, but fell in love with the crispy edges on meat when cooking in the airfryer. I thought, why the heck not, let’s airfry’em. 

You can add cheese with this recipe or omit if sensitive to dairy. You can also use different kinds of ground meats, have fun with these!! Ground Pork is another fav, if you’re trying to reduce fat use a leaner ground chicken or ground turkey like a 93%

Simple Cheesy Carnivore Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef (I like 85%, idc if it’s grass fed or grain fed. I feel people over complicate things. As long as it agrees with your health, eat it. I prefer grain fed for taste.)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 oz pork rinds ( @epicbar brand baked pork rinds are my fav)
  • 3 oz shredded Italian cheese blend (or whatever you’d like)
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt 

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 
  • Roll into balls (~1-2 inches in diameter) Should make 24 meatballs.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Turn meat balls & cook for another 4 minutes.

Ballpark Macros per 4 meatballs

(These’ll vary depending on your meatball size & what ingredients you include)

Carbs: trace maybe from your cheese

Protein: ~40g

Fat: ~32g

Enjoy y’all!

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Easy Cheesy Low Carb Keto Lasagna Recipe

Low Carb Cheesy Lasagna!

Lasagna was always a favorite growing up. The drawback: trigger ingredients and all the carbs. 

What I love about this recipe is its super simple & you can exclude any ingredient that causes you any G.I. distress. 

Italian dishes are notorious for including high fodmap trigger ingredients like onion, garlic, marinara, and dairy. So pick and choose your battles and what ingredients you want to include in your creation!

This recipe from thecreativebite.com

**Cast iron skillets work best

INGREDIENTS

MEAT LAYER

  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
  • ¼ c. diced celery (optional)
  • ¼ c. diced red onion (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ c. low-sugar marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper (optional)

CHEESE LAYER

  • 8 oz. ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
  • 1 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning (optional)
  • ½ tsp. minced garlic (optional)
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder (optional) 
  • ½ tsp. black pepper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. For the meat layer: Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, while you make the cheese layer.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, half of the mozzarella, the Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic power, and pepper. Spread the cheese mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  5. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the cheese is hot and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Broil lasagna until top is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Low Carb Taco Casserole! For Your Taco Tuesday!

If you loved the cheeseburger casserole, you’re gonna love this taco casserole! 

Because tacos are good any day that ends in Y!

You can make so many different versions of this casserole, be creative and make it your own! 

Some add onions, peppers, & olives. Omit if you’re sensitive to high fodmap foods. You can also reduce the amount of dairy if you’re sensitive. 

Others also use this as a baked ‘dip’ if you want to use it with pork rinds or your favorite tortilla chips. 

Don’t forget to let me know how it turns out, I love hearing about y’all’s home cookin!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet gf taco seasoning 
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar
  • 1/2 cup grated pepperjack cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, drain fat
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and water and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese & salsa & mix
  • Crack the eggs in bowl & whisk together with the hot sauce and heavy cream.
  • Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until eggs are set.

Boom 💥 

Low Carb Taco Tuesday. 

Done ✅ 

Now gimme a 🌮 👇🏻

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Lilbitoffit Airfryer And Crockpot Ribs! 2 Easy Recipes!

You had me at RIBS!

I prefer my beef ribs in the crockpot (or smoked), they come out fall off the bone tender vs in the airfryer.

I like my pork back ribs crispy on the outside. Prefer them in the airfryer. I cut them up into singles or doubles so the outside edges are all crispy!

When choosing your ribs, remember there are different kinds of ribs.

  • Beef short ribs have the meat on the top of the bone. They’re a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate, or rib areas of beef cattle. They consist of a short portion of the rib bone, which is overlain by meat which varies in thickness.
  • Pork back ribs are taken from around loin, the muscle that runs along the back on either side of the spine. They’re curvier & shorter than spareribs (hence why they call them “baby” back ribs) with lean meat both between & on top of the bones. They’re leaner, smaller, & slightly more expensive than spareribs.
  • Pork spare ribs come from the belly area. They’re thicker, meatier, fattier ribs.
  • Beef flank ribs are typically used for faster cooking in Asian dishes when the ribs are cooked hot & fast. In the flanken style of short rib, this thin cut, which is about 1/2-inch thick, goes across the bones so that each slice contains a few pieces of bone.

Airfryer Instructions

  1. Optional: Season the ribs with bbq spice rub or your preference covering both sides
  2. Cut rack of ribs into sections 4-5 ribs to fit 
  3. Preheat air fryer to 380, place ribs in the air fryer, meat side down, cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Flip ribs over, cook for an additional 10 minutes on 380.
  5. Optional: Once the timer is up, cover with bbq sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on 400.
  • Quick Tips: I cut my pork ribs into 1-2 bone sections so the outsides come out crispy. You can also throw them in the air fryer for around 22 minutes at 380-400 (no preheat). Set it & forget it. Season with salt. Mine still come out good if you’re in a hurry. I prefer just salt as seasoning. 

My Basic Crockpot Instructions 

  1. Set crockpot on low. 
  2. Cut rib rack in half, place in crockpot with 1 cup water. 
  3. Cover, cook over night 8-10 hrs. They fall off the bone. Add whatever sauces or seasoning you like.

Enjoy y’all!!!

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Easy Airfryer Hard Boiled Eggs! Yes, You Read That Right!

Who else seems to screw up hard boiled eggs? Seriously, I struggle every. single. time.

So I got on the ole trusty google and, BINGO — an airfyer recipe. Y’all know I’m in a serious relationship with my airfryer, remember, I named him AL.

These take seconds to peel and do not require a long water bath.

One of the EASIEST air fryer recipes EVER.

  1. Load eggs in your air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry, 250F, 16 minutes, no preheat. If you like a softer yolk, reduce time slightly to 14 minutes.
  3. Put in bowl of cold water, cool so they don’t burn you.
  4. Quick peel by cracking the eggs on the top and the bottom and gently roll them on your hard surface (like your counter or cutting board).
Nice visual guide

You’re welcome!

Who else loves some deviled eggs!???

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Easy Guide to a Low Carb Cheeseburger Keto Casserole Recipe

Dudes it’s cold out. Felt like eating something that was a cross between chili and a bacon cheeseburger. I mean what could go wrong ?! 🤷‍♀️

Casserole Ingredients

** For sensitive tummies I would omit high fodmap ingredients or anything you’re sensitive to like dairy

  • 1/2-1 pound bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef (I like 85%)
  • 1/2 sweet onion **optional
  • 1 clove garlic **optional
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese **optional
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup 
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt of choice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream **optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces shredded or grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill **optional

AIRFRYER BACON

I wrote a whole post on the details of perfecting your airfryer bacon HERE

Ingredients

  • 1lb bacon
I love this Hormel Bacon, its all natural with no preservatives

Bacon Instructions

  • Heat air fryer to 350°F
  • Arrange the bacon slices, twisting slightly to fit.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, flip.
  • Cook for 4-6 more minutes, check for doneness.

Casserole Instructions

  1. Cook bacon first. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes if you’re adding them
  3. Add the cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until combined.
  4. Spread the beef mixture into a greased 8×8 baking dish. Top with the cooked bacon.
  5. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk together with the heavy cream until combined. Stir in the pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the beef and bacon.
  7. Top with the cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set and golden on top. Sprinkle with dill before serving if using 

RECIPE NOTES

GAPS: Use sugar-free bacon

KETO: Consider omitting the ketchup or lessening the amount, depending on your carb tolerance. 

CARNIVORE/ZERO-CARB: Seasonings & sauces are personal preference.  Omit any ingredients that cause gut issues. Be creative and construct to your own recipe!

Happy eating loves!! 🥓 🍔 🧀