Air Fryer Tri Tip Roast
This juicy air fryer tri tip uses a simple dry rub and the air fryer to turn out a beautifully browned, medium rare roast with no grill required. Tri tip is lean and cooks fast, so the air fryer gives you a seared crust and a tender, pink center in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tri tip roast about 3 lbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder optional
Instructions
- Pat the tri tip roast dry with paper towels. Rub all over with the 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Mix the 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon onion powder, and rub the blend over the entire roast. Let it sit 15 minutes.
- Place the whole roast in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes per pound, flipping halfway, until it reaches 130 to 135°F for medium rare. A 2-pound roast takes about 22 to 28 minutes and a 3-pound roast about 30 to 36 minutes. Start checking the temperature early, and if the outside browns too fast, lower to 375°F after flipping.
- Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Tip: Tri tip is lean, so pull it about 5°F before your target temperature, rest it, and always slice thin against the grain for the most tender bite.
Notes
Doneness Pull at 130 to 135°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium. The roast rises a few degrees as it rests.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooked, cooled tri tip for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Leftovers Slice cold for sandwiches, tacos, salads, and bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 47gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg
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