Air fryer roast beef joint
Prep
5 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
You know what surprised me most about making roast beef in the air fryer? How incredibly quick and simple it is. This method cuts your cooking time in half compared to a traditional oven, and honestly, the results are just as impressive. The beauty of beef is that it's packed with iron and B vitamins, which are essential for energy and overall health. With just a handful of pantry staples and five minutes of prep, you'll have a stunning, tender roast that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 1.2 kgbeef roasting joint
- 11-2 tbsp neutral-flavoured oil
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 1 tsponion granules
- 1 tspmustard powder
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Instructions
- 1
Take the beef out of the fridge and bring it up to room temperature before cooking (20-30 mins should do it).
- 2
Heat the air fryer to 220C. Rub the beef all over with the oil, then combine the thyme, onion granules and mustard powder with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper in a bowl. Rub this all over the beef joint, then put the beef in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 mins.
- 3
Reduce the temperature to 170C, then cook for a further 30-40 mins (30 mins for medium-rare and 40 mins for medium-well done). Transfer the meat to a board, cover loosely with foil, and leave to rest for up to 30 mins before carving and serving.
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