This air fryer beef roast is a tasty main course, with a delicious rosemary crusted outer layer and a flavorful protein-rich interior.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer beef roast, air fryer eye of round roast
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Rest Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour35 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 169kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers
Ingredients
2lbeye of round roast
1 1/2tbspolive oil
1 1/2tbspchopped fresh rosemary
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture on the roast.
Place the roast in the air fryer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then change the temperature to 250 degrees F and air fry for another 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat hits at least 135-140 degrees.
Remove the roast and let sit another 10 minutes on a carving board, tented with aluminum foil. The roast temperature should continue to rise, reaching an internal temperature of 145 degrees – if it is lower than that, return to the air fryer for another 5-10 minutes at 250 degrees F, then retest.
Slice the meat and enjoy!
Notes
A 2-pound raw beef roast will end up being approximately 26 ounces of cooked meat. This provides 8 servings of approximately 3.25-ounces each.
If you’re short on time, you can also do this “quick cook method”: Air fry at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes, then let sit in the air fryer for 5 minutes without opening. Remove to a carving board, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes (at which point it should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees). I prefer the texture on the method in the directions above, but this is also an excellent option when you’re pressed for time.
Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):169 calories, 6.5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 215 mg sodium, 0.5 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 26 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2% (24 mg), Iron: 14% (2.5 mg), Potassium: 9% (404 mg)