Picanha in the Air Fryer
This recipe for picanha in the air fryer is a simple and quick method for cooking a juicy and flavourful roast with a lovely, crispy crust.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Kitchen thermometer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 1 kg Picanha
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Coarse salt
- 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 clove Garlic
1 tsp Rosemary dried
Instructions
- Let 1 kg Picanha come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C.(Use a preset programme, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking.)
- Score the fat cap in a criss-cross pattern without cutting into the meat. Rub the roast all over with 2 tbsp Olive oil, then season it evenly with 2 tsp Coarse salt, 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper, crushed 2 clove Garlic and 1 tsp Rosemary.
- Place the roast fat side down in the air fryer basket and sear it at 200 °C for 10 minutes. Turn the roast halfway through so the fat side faces up for the rest of the cooking time.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Reduce the heat to 160 °C and roast for about 15–20 minutes more. Take the roast out when an inserted kitchen thermometer reads 54–55 °C – it will reach 56–58 °C (pink) while resting. For medium: 58–60 °C.Adjust the cooking time to the desired doneness.
- Take the roast out of the air fryer and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.This ensures the juices distribute evenly.
- Slice the roast thinly against the grain and serve.
Notes
- The cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer model and the starting temperature of the roast.
- Always use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the desired doneness.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 1.1gProtein: 50.2gFat: 33.1gSaturated fat: 11.7gSodium: 1083mgFiber: 0.3g
