Air fryer roast beef

Here’s a simple and juicy Air Fryer Roast Beef recipe — tender inside, beautifully browned outside, and ready in under an hour depending on the cut.

🥩 Air Fryer Roast Beef

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 lb (900g–1.4kg) beef roast (top round, eye of round, sirloin tip, or rump roast work well)

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Bring to Room Temp:

Let the roast sit out for 30–45 minutes to come to room temperature. This helps it cook evenly.

2. Preheat Air Fryer:

Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

3. Season:

• Pat roast dry with paper towels.

• Rub all over with olive oil.

• Mix dry seasonings and rub generously over the roast.

4. Air Fry:

• Place the roast in the air fryer basket (fat side up if applicable).

• Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to sear the outside.

• Lower temp to 325°F (160°C) and cook for:

  • 🟣 Rare: ~15–18 min/lb (internal temp ~125°F / 52°C)

  • 🔵 Medium-Rare: ~18–20 min/lb (130–135°F / 54–57°C)

  • 🟠 Medium: ~20–22 min/lb (140°F / 60°C)

🧠 Use a meat thermometer to check — it’s the only way to get it perfect!

5. Rest:

• Remove roast, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

• This allows juices to redistribute and meat to stay juicy.

🥗 Serving Ideas:

• Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches.

• Slice thinly for wraps or meal prep.

📝 Tips:

• Want a crusty bark? Use Dijon mustard under the spice rub.

• Smaller roasts (under 2 lbs) cook very fast — start checking temp early.

• Save pan drippings for a quick au jus or gravy!

Would you like a herb-crusted, Asian-style, or garlic butter roast beef variation?