Description
A simple and flavorful air fryer roast beef recipe that yields a perfectly cooked medium-rare roast with a delicious herb and spice crust, ready in under an hour.
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. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting.
- 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 the herb and spice blend.
- Season the Beef. Rub the beef roast all over with olive oil, then evenly coat it with the prepared herb and spice mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 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.
- Rest the Roast. Remove the roast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes. This resting period allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy and tender roast.
- Slice and Serve. Slice the roast thinly against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Temper the Roast: Remove the beef from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Size Matters: For roasts larger than 3 pounds, increase cooking time incrementally and monitor internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Seasoning Alternatives: Substitute rosemary with thyme or oregano for different flavor profiles, and add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami.
- Use a reliable instant-read meat thermometer to avoid overcooking or undercooking your roast.
- Resting the meat is crucial so do not skip this step to maintain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
