Air Fryer Beef Roast

Making Beef Roast in the Air Fryer

I don’t know about you but I love a traditional roast beef recipe, but I don’t always have the time and patience it takes to roast one in the oven. When you cook this beef in your air fryer you get a tender roast that’s juicy, and comes together in a fraction of the time as a traditional roast.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This beef air fryer recipe is an incredibly delicious and healthy way to cook and enjoy a classic comfort food dish. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and is easy to prepare, making it a great choice for busy weeknight meals!

• When you use an air fryer, it does most of the work, leaving you free to make the sides to go with this main dish.
• This cooking method is so simple that even beginners can air fry a beef roast.
• The tender beef roast will make even the pickiest eaters in your house happy.

If you you love creating new recipes in your air fryer like this one, then you may also like this recipe for Air Fryer Enchiladas.

🥘 Ingredients

This air fryer beef recipe only requires three simple ingredients. You won’t regret making a trip to the grocery store to pick up the beef tenderloin to cook this roast in the air fryer.

• beef loin: You will want to purchase a beef loin that has been marinated in beef stock; or, see the tips section of this post for directions on marinating.
• steak seasonings: You will need a small amount of your favorite steak seasoning. If you don’t have a favorite, I like the McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning on my beef.
• butter: I prefer to use salted butter, not margarine, for the best flavor in this recipe.

See the printable recipe card for quantities.

🔀 Substitutions

Beef: I prefer to use a loin roast because it is the most tender, but you could use a chuck roast, shoulder roast or your favorite cut of beef instead. However, you may need to adjust the cook time depending on your cut of beef. 

Seasonings: If you want to season the roast with a different flavor, feel free to use your preferred seasoning. Garlic pepper would be delicious used in this recipe.

🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Do you want to personalize this air fryer roast beef recipe? Here are a few of my favorite tried and true swaps for this best beef recipe. 

• Spicy: If you like a hint of spice on your beef roast, mix in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to your seasonings. 
• Crusted: Do you want a nice crust on your beef? Rub the outside of your roast with olive oil or any other cooking oil, and then with your seasonings before cooking to form an herb crust.

If your family loves pot roast like mine does, then next time you may want to cook this Instant Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots recipe. 

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few simple kitchen tools to help you make this tender air fryer beef roast. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this meal with your family. 

• air fryer 
• meat thermometer 
• skillet

🔪 How to Make This Air Fryer Beef Roast Recipe 

Making this roast in an air fryer is so simple. Just follow these step-by-step directions and you will have a tender roast beef in no time at all. 

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Season the beef loin

Season the beef loin on all sides, and then add it to the air fryer basket.

 Step 3: Air fry the beef loin

Cook the beef at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or let it cook until it reaches your desired doneness. Flip the roast every five minutes to avoid burning.

Step 4: Check the internal temperature 

Check the roast with a meat thermometer to ensure your meat reaches your desired temperature. Remove the roast from the air fryer when it is five degrees lower than the temperature you want. Rare: 130 degrees F. Medium: 145 degrees F. Well Done: 160 degrees F. 

Step 5: Sear beef in a skillet

Preheat your skillet to medium heat and melt the butter. Sear all sides of the roast for two minutes per side.

Step 6: Let the meat rest

Set the loin aside and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 7: Slice and serve

Slice the roast, top with gravy if desired, and serve the roast with your favorite side. 

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

This delicious roast pairs so well with just about any side dish, but my favorite side dishes that I like to serve roast beef with are Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and a fresh veggie side like this Creamy Broccoli Salad recipe. 

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure this roast turns out perfectly when you cook it.

• Don’t skip preheating the air fryer, it’s essential that the air fryer basket is warm when you place the roast in it to give you the best results. 
• Different brands of air fryers have different cooking times, so make sure that you use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your roast. 
• If you didn’t purchase a marinated tenderloin, you can marinate it yourself by allowing the beef loin to soak in a bowl or storage bag with 1-2 cups of beef stock for 4 – 12 hours before you cook it. 

🙏 Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with air fryer beef roast:

🛑 Food safety

We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. So, here are some tips to help you with the cooking process.

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.