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Air fryer roast beef sitting on a board with 3 slices carved, a small jug of red wine jus and bowls of Yorkshire puddings and chantenay carrots on the side.

Air Fryer Roast Beef

By: Deborah
Learn how to cook juicy, tender air fryer roast beef with perfect results every time. Includes cooking times, resting tips, and flavour variations for a stress-free roast dinner.  
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 55 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) to 1.2kg beef roasting joint
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Take the beef out of the fridge and bring it up to room temperature before cooking (30 minutes to 1 hour).
  • Heat the air fryer at 200C for 5 minutes. Pat the beef dry with kitchen roll, then rub it all over with the oil, salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Transfer the seasoned beef to the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 200C.
  • Then cook for a further 45 to 55 minutes at 170C (45 minutes for medium rare and 55 minutes for medium well done). Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature – 52C for medium rare and 65C for medium well done. Note, the internal temperature will increase slightly as it rests.
  • Transfer the meat to a board, cover loosely with foil, and leave to rest for at least 20 minutes (up to 30 minutes) before carving and serving.
  • Enjoy with your choice of side dishes. 

Notes

  • Optional flavour variations: 
    • Garlic and herb roast beef – rosemary, thyme, garlic. 
    • Mustard-crusted beef – Dijon mustard and black pepper. 
    • Spiced roast beef – smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. 
    • Classic Sunday roast – serve with gravy and yorkshire puddings. 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Protein: 53g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 843mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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