Description
This Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, juicy medium-rare beef roast with a flavorful herb and spice crust. Using your air fryer makes it quick and easy to prepare a tender roast with minimal effort, ideal for a delicious main course.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 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 the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for the beef roast.
- Prepare the Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika to create the herb and spice mixture.
- Season the Beef Roast: Rub the beef roast evenly with olive oil. Then coat the entire roast with the prepared herb and spice mixture, ensuring it is fully covered for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Roast: Place the seasoned roast in the air fryer basket. Cook it at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes to sear the outside. 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 timing if you prefer different doneness.
- Rest the Roast: Remove the roast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender, juicy roast.
Notes
- Temper the Roast: Take the beef out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to help it cook more evenly.
- Size Matters: For roasts larger than 2 pounds, increase cooking time in small increments and keep an instant-read meat thermometer handy to avoid overcooking.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Try swapping rosemary with thyme or oregano for a different flavor profile. Adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce can also boost umami complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
