Beef sirloin in the Air Fryer
Whole-roasted beef sirloin with an even pink centre, a crispy fat cap and a clean, meaty flavour – cooked safely in the air fryer with a thermometer.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
- Chefs knife
Ingredients
- 1 pcs beef sirloin
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch rosemary- 1 clove garlic
- 20 g butter
Instructions
Prepare & Season
- Take your 1 pcs beef sirloin out 20 minutes before cooking.
- Trim the silverskin lightly, but keep the fat cap. Score the fat very shallowly in a diamond pattern.
- Rub the whole sirloin with 2 tbsp coarse salt (ideally dry-brine uncovered in the fridge for 4–24 hours for extra even seasoning), or at least 30 min. before cooking.
- Pat the surface completely dry.
- Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat & Place
- Preferably preheat the air fryer for 5 min at 200 °C.
- Place the sirloin on the rack with the fat side up and airflow all the way around.
Brown
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Main Roasting
- Lower the temperature to 150–160 °C and continue roasting until the core temperature reaches:52–54 °C (rare/pink)55–57 °C (pink/medium)58–60+ °C (more well done)The main roasting typically takes 20–35 min after browning. Check the temperature for the first time after Start onlinekøkken uret her and then every 5 min. Do not turn – keep the fat side facing up the whole time.
Rest
- Take the sirloin out 1–2 °C before your target temperature, place it on a rack/board and let it rest for 15–20 min(optionally with a small knob of 20 g butter and 1 bunch rosemary / 1 clove garlic on top).Do not cover it – this keeps the crust intact.
Slice & Serve
- Slice against the grain into thin, angled slices.Serve immediately – ideally with creamy potatoes, green beans or a bitter salad.
Notes
- Pro tip! (crust boost): Chill the outside for 8–10 min in the freezer after resting, then give it 2–3 min at 220 °C in the air fryer for extra crispy fat without overcooking the centre.
- Fit: Always use the rack/insert with free airflow around the roast for even heat.
- Flavour: Keep the seasoning simple (salt/pepper) and finish with browned butter, rosemary and a little garlic at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 742kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 62gFat: 53gSaturated fat: 21gPolyunsaturated fat: 2gMonounsaturated fat: 23gTrans fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 3677mgPotassium: 957mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B2: 0.3mgVitamin B3: 17mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin B6: 2mgVitamin B12: 3µgVitamin C: 0.5mgVitamin E: 2mgVitamin K: 8µgCalcium: 79mgIron: 5mgMagnesium: 65mgPhosphorus: 571mgSelenium: 71µgZinc: 10mgNet carbohydrates: 0.5g
