Description
This Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe delivers a juicy, flavorful roast with a crispy exterior and tender interior, perfect for a quick and easy main course. Seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and smoked paprika, it's cooked to medium-rare perfection using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pound beef roast (top round or sirloin)
- 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 Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the roast sears properly when placed inside.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika to create a flavorful herb and spice blend.
- Coat Roast: Rub the beef roast evenly with olive oil, then coat it thoroughly with the prepared herb and spice mixture to infuse flavor.
- Cook Roast: Place the roast in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes to sear the outside.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Cooking: Lower the temperature to 360°F (180°C) and continue cooking for an additional 17 minutes or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare doneness. Adjust cooking time if you prefer a different level of doneness.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the roast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy and tender roast when sliced.
Notes
- Temper the roast by pulling it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- For roasts larger than 2 pounds, increase cooking time in small increments and monitor doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Feel free to experiment with seasonings—thyme or oregano can substitute rosemary, and adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce boosts umami flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
