Air Fryer Roast Beef

Air fryer roast beef comes together with only 5 ingredients to make an insanely juicy, perfectly cooked roast. No searing and no fuss, but you still get that delicate browned crust!

Why this recipe works

This gorgeous slab of tender air fryer roast beef is rubbed in a simple mixture of seasonings, rosemary, and olive oil which only pays compliments to the roast instead of overpowering it. Plus, this beef cooks in the air fryer in half the amount of time it would take to roast it in the oven – no searing involved!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BEEF – Sirloin tip roast is a great choice for roast beef because it’s lean and incredibly tender when cooked right. Plus, it’s budget-friendly. You’ll need 2 1/2 pounds for this recipe. Reserve stewing meats such as chuck or round roast for things like crockpot beef stew or Mississippi pot roast where they will have plenty of time to cook low and slow.

SEASONING – This roast beef rub is made with olive oil, freshly chopped rosemary leaves, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Feel free to add in or substitute with your favorite seasoning blend.

How to Make Air Fryer Roast Beef

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1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, rosemary, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper.
2. If needed to hold the roast together, tie with twine.
3. Rub olive oil mixture all over the roast.
4. Preheat air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes.
5. Place prepared roast into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the roast. Reduce air fryer to 360 F and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Remove from air fryer and place on cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store cooled leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Rewarm using the reheat function on your air fryer or on a baking sheet in a 350F oven.

Sirloin tip roast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125F for rare, 130 for medium-rare, and 135 for medium. For well done, cook to 160F. Insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest portion of the beef to accurately grab the temperature. Remember that meat continues to cook as it’s tented in foil and resting.

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer roast beef pairs well with green beans, carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and potatoes – either mashed or roasted. Enjoy!

For a slow cooker alternative, hop over to our crockpot roast beef recipe.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Steak
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
• Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

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