Air Fryer Tri Tip Recipe
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Air Fryer Tri Tip Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a 4-pound tri-tip steak rubbed with a blend of paprika, Aleppo pepper for mild heat, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper combined with olive oil. After bringing the steak to room temperature, it is patted dry to promote browning and coated thoroughly with the spice rub.
Cooking in a preheated air fryer at maximum heat for two 8-minute intervals, turning once, develops a seared crust. The steak is then rested or allowed to finish cooking in the closed, hot air fryer to achieve the target internal temperature. This technique promotes even cooking and a flavorful crust.
Serving the tri-tip with chimichurri sauce provides bright, herbaceous contrast to the smoky, peppery meat. This steak preparation suits casual meals where a flavorful and conveniently cooked roast is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tri-tip steak about 4 lbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper less if you don't want it too spicy
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- *or two tablespoons of your favorite steak rub
- ½ cup chimichurri sauce to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Remove steak from refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix together herbs, spices, and seasonings.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil into steak.
- Add spice rub to steak.
- Preheat air fryer at max heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Add steak to air fryer basket, set to maximum heat, and fry 8 minutes.
- Flip tri tip and cook again 8 minutes.
- Check the tri tip temperature - if you are within 10-15 degrees of your target, close the lid and let the tri tip continue cooking in the air fryer (it will stay very hot after air frying, don't let all the heat escape when measuring temp.)
- If tri tip is more than 20 degrees from your target temperature, cook additional 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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