Air Fryer Roast Beef with Herb Crust

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Air Fryer Roast Beef with Herb Crust

This Air Fryer Roast Beef is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor thanks to a simple herb rub. It's a quick and easy way to make a delicious roast with a crispy crust and a perfectly pink center. Great for family dinners or holiday meals.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Roast Beef

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

RestingTime 10

Total Time 1 15

Servings people

Calories 298kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pound beef roast
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion salt
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons basil
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Let the roast rest on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help it to cook more evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 390℉ for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix up the rub ingredients of garlic powder, onion salt, parsley, thyme, and basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Pat the roast dry, rub it with the olive oil, then rub the herb mixture over the entire roast.
Put the roast in the air fryer, fat side up if it has one. Cook at 390℉ for 15 minutes to sear it.
Flip the roast over and lower the temp to 360℉, and cook for about 20-25 minutes per pound. Until roast reaches desired level of doneness.
Remove roast from the air fryer and let it rest for at least 10 minutes under a piece of foil before slicing.

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Shelby's Kitchen Notes

I've made roast beef every which way, be it slow cooker, oven, and even on the grill. But nothing is as simple or quick as this air fryer version. It's one of those recipes I can always count on, especially when I want something hearty without all the extra work.

If you're just getting started with your air fryer, you might like to read How to Use an Air Fryer too.

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