Easy Air Fryer Roast Beef
Making a tender, flavorful Air Fryer Roast Beef is a total game changer if you want a great dinner without turning on your oven.
This simple method creates a beautiful crust on the outside while keeping the center juicy, and the hands-on prep time is incredibly minimal.
Whether you want to serve it alongside classic dinner sides or slice it thin for sandwiches, this air fryer technique is straightforward enough for complete beginners.
Here is the full video walkthrough so you can see exactly how it’s done.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: All you need is the meat, a little oil, and your favorite spice rub.
- No oven required: The air fryer handles the entire cooking process.
- Easy to customize: You can cook the beef exactly to your preferred internal temperature just by adding short 5-minute increments.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 lbs (800 to 1000 grams) top round or rump roast beef
- Olive oil (just enough to lightly coat the meat)
- ¼ to ½ cup seasonings (a simple salt and pepper mix, or a pre-made blend like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
Instructions
- Lightly coat the outside of the roast with olive oil, then rub your seasonings all around the meat. Let the seasoned beef sit out for 15 to 30 minutes, especially if you just took it out of the fridge.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the meat in the preheated air fryer and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Take the meat out, flip it over, and cook the other side at 400°F for another 15 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat. You are looking for a reading between 50°C to 60°C (about 122°F to 140°F).
- If the roast hasn’t reached your desired temperature yet, flip it again and continue cooking in 5-minute intervals at 400°F, checking the temperature after each interval (the video creator aimed for over 131°F / 55°C).
- Once the meat reaches your target temperature, take it out and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Let it sit for 15 minutes so the beef finishes cooking inside and the juices evenly redistribute.
- Slice the roast as thinly as possible and serve.
Notes
Adjusting the cook time: Don’t worry if your roast needs more time after the initial 30 minutes. Because roasts vary in shape and thickness, adding extra 5-minute increments (flipping the meat each time) is the best way to get it exactly where you want it.
Serving ideas: Serve the thin slices with traditional dinner sides and gravy, or pile them onto bread to make sandwiches like a French dip.
