Description
This Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, juicy roast with a flavorful herb and spice crust. Using an air fryer, the beef roast cooks quickly and evenly to medium-rare, making it an easy and convenient method for a delicious main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Roast
- 2-3 pound beef roast (top round or sirloin)
Seasoning Mix
- 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 your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat fully before cooking the roast.
- Prepare the Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika to create a flavorful rub.
- Season the Beef Roast: Rub the beef roast all over with olive oil, then evenly coat it with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Roast: Place the roast in the air fryer basket and 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 cook time if needed based on the roast size and desired doneness.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the roast from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Temper the Roast: Take the beef out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Size Matters: For roasts larger than 3 pounds, increase cooking time in small increments while monitoring internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Seasoning Variations: Swap rosemary for thyme or oregano or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami flavor.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature for perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
