Description
This Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare a delicious and tender roast beef using your air fryer. Perfect for a quick main course, the roast is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, cooked to your preferred doneness, and offers juicy, savory slices ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 2 lb top sirloin roast (or eye of round)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Bring Roast to Room Temperature: Remove the roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for about 5 minutes to get it ready for roasting.
- Prepare the Roast: Pat the roast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, and paprika. Rub the roast all over with olive oil and then coat it evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Initial Cooking: Place the seasoned roast in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes to develop a seared crust.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Cooking: Lower the air fryer temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue cooking the roast for an additional 30–45 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature — 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Rest the Roast: Once cooked to your preferred temperature, remove the roast from the air fryer and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roast thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness, then serve and enjoy your juicy, flavorful roast beef.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of the roast.
- Always use a meat thermometer for best accuracy and food safety.
- For added flavor, marinate the beef overnight or substitute dried rosemary with fresh herbs.
- Letting the roast rest before slicing is crucial to retain juices and enhance tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of roast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
