Air-Fryer Chuck Roast: The Perfect Tender Meat

Cooking chuck roast in an air fryer is a great way to get a tender and juicy roast with a crisp dry rub or marinade on the outside. To do this, you'll need to preheat your air fryer to around 390-400 degrees F. You can then brush the air fryer rack with avocado or olive oil, place the seasoned roast inside, and cook for around 15 minutes. After this, you'll need to carefully flip the roast and continue cooking for another 20-60 minutes, depending on the size of the roast and your desired level of doneness.

Preheat the air fryer to 390-400 degrees F for 5 minutes

Preheat your air fryer to 390-400 degrees F for 5 minutes. You can line the inside of your air fryer with aluminium foil to make cleaning up easier. While the air fryer is preheating, you can prepare the chuck roast. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and Worcestershire sauce. In another bowl, combine the seasonings: black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Mix the oil mixture and the seasoning mixture together, then rub it all over the roast. You can also brush the air fryer rack with avocado oil to prevent the meat from sticking.

Prepare the roast with a dry rub or marinade

To prepare a dry rub or marinade for your chuck roast, you can combine olive oil and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together your seasonings: black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Pour the oil mixture over the roast, turning it to coat, and then rub the herb mixture over the entire roast.

You can also use avocado oil to brush the air fryer rack before placing the seasoned roast on top.

Another option is to preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spray the inside of the basket with olive oil, and then mix together oil, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook the roast for 15 minutes

After preheating your air fryer and seasoning your chuck roast, it's time to cook the roast. Place the roast in the air fryer basket and set the timer for 15 minutes. This initial cooking time will help sear the exterior of the roast, creating a delicious crust.

During this 15-minute cooking period, the high heat of the air fryer will rapidly cook the surface of the meat, locking in the juices and creating a flavourful, crispy exterior. This step is crucial in achieving a tender and juicy roast.

After the initial 15 minutes, you'll want to carefully flip the roast using tongs or a meat fork. This ensures even cooking and browning on all sides of the meat.

At this point, you can also add vegetables to the air fryer. Baby carrots and baby potatoes are excellent choices, as they will cook to perfection alongside the roast. Surround the roast with these vegetables, creating a delicious and nutritious side dish.

By cooking the roast for 15 minutes first, you're setting the foundation for a mouthwatering dish. The high heat and even cooking of the air fryer will transform the exterior of the meat, creating a crust that seals in all the delicious flavours and juices.

Flip the roast and add vegetables

After cooking the roast for 15 minutes, carefully flip it over using tongs or a meat fork. Surround the roast with baby carrots and baby potatoes. You can also add other vegetables of your choice, such as onions or mushrooms.

Reduce the air fryer temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to cook the roast with the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, or until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 125-130 degrees F at the centre of the roast. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your roast and your desired level of doneness.

If you are using a dry rub or marinade, the outside of the roast will become crisp while the inside remains tender and juicy.

Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F and cook for another 20-25 minutes

After you have cooked the roast for 15 minutes, turn it over using tongs or a meat fork. Surround the roast with baby carrots and baby potatoes. Reduce the air fryer temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to cook the roast with the vegetables for another 20-25 minutes. You will know when the roast is done when an instant-read meat thermometer registers 125-130 degrees F at the centre of the roast. The bigger your roast, the longer it will take to cook. It also depends on your desired level of doneness. If you want to add a crisp dry rub or marinade to the outside, mix together oil, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

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