Description
This Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe delivers a juicy, flavorful roast with a perfect medium-rare finish using simple seasonings and quick air frying. It's an easy way to prepare roast beef with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 2-3 pound beef roast (top round or sirloin)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat fully before cooking the roast beef.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika to create the herb and spice rub.
- Season the roast: Rub the beef roast evenly with olive oil, then coat it thoroughly with the prepared seasoning mixture on all sides.
- Cook the roast: Place the seasoned roast in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 360°F (180°C) and continue cooking for an additional 17 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare doneness. Adjust cooking time as needed for your preferred doneness.
- Rest the roast: Remove the roast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute for a tender and flavorful result.
Notes
- Temper the Roast: Remove the beef from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Size Matters: For roasts larger than 2 pounds, increase cooking time in small increments and monitor with a meat thermometer.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Substitute thyme or oregano in place of rosemary, or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
