This easy Air fryer London broil turns out tender and juicy every time with a delightful crust you just can’t get from the oven. And there’s no marinade needed!
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London broil is one of those dishes people either love or hate. When it’s not cooked properly, top round can turn out tough and flavorless, so I understand why some are a little skeptical.
But let me tell you, this air fryer London broil is changing the game!
The meat turns out tender and juicy every time while the outside gets a delightful crust you just can’t get from trying to roast it in the oven.
Best of all, it’s ready in 25 minutes, no marinade necessary. Just use your favorite seasoning or rub for London Broil and let the air fryer do the rest.
Here’s what I’m going to teach you in this post:
- How to cook London Broil in the air fryer
- How to tell when the meat has reached your desired level of doneness
- How to store and reheat leftover London Broil
The taste and texture of this dish is absolutely worthy of a special occasion, yet it’s so easy to make.
And because top round is a less expensive cut of beef, it ends up being a very budget-friendly meal, too!
Love London Broil? Try our London Broil in the Instant Pot, London Broil Oven Recipe, and Crock Pot London Broil recipes too!
How to Cook London Broil in the Air Fryer
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
STEP TWO: Rub the beef down with oil, then sprinkle with Montreal steak seasoning.
STEP THREE: Place the London broil in the preheated air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes until the meat reaches your desired doneness (115-120 degrees F for medium-rare).
STEP FOUR: Remove the roast from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
What Temperature Should I Cook London Broil To?
The internal temperature you cook your meat to is what we refer to as “doneness.” Whether your beef turns out red, pink, or grey in the center will all depend on that internal temperature.
In this recipe, I recommend cooking your London Broil for 8-10 minutes until it reaches about 115 degrees F for a medium-rare cut of beef.
For medium doneness, keep cooking until the meat reaches about 145 degrees F. For well done, you’ll want an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
Keep in mind that the total cooking time is going to depend on the size of your top round.
As you can imagine, a 1-pound cut is going to cook faster than a 2-pound cut.
I always recommend using an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness to make sure your meat is tender every time.
What to Serve with London Broil
- Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan
- Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Glazed Carrots (or Air Fryer Carrots)
- Ninja Foodi Baked Potato
- Ritz Cracker Green Bean Casserole Recipe
- Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Or cook up any of these other air fryer vegetables!
How to Store Leftover London Broil
If you find yourself with extra London broil, you’re in luck! This cut of meat makes fantastic leftovers that you can enjoy throughout the week.
You can choose to cut your London broil into slices or leave it as a whole slab.
I recommend wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or placing the meat in an airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Can I Choose to Marinate the London Broil Instead?
If you prefer to marinate your London broil, you can skip the seasonings listed and use your favorite option instead!
If you’re looking for recommendations, check out my favorite homemade london broil marinade here. And my favorite store-bought marinade is Lawry’s Teriyaki with Pineapple Juice.
Why is my London Broil so Tough?
London broils get a bad reputation for turning out tough. It’s a leaner cut of meat with low-fat content, which means you have to get the cooking method just right.
Thankfully, when you’re cooking London broil in the air fryer, you don’t have to worry! The circulation of hot air keeps the beef from drying out so that it stays wonderfully tender and juicy.
How to Cook Frozen London Broil in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Rub the beef with oil and steak seasoning and place your frozen london broil in the air fryer.
- Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the meat reaches your desired doneness (115-120 degrees F for medium-rare).
- Remove roast from air fryer and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
How to Reheat London Broil in the Air Fryer
For slices:
- Place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Fry for 1 minute at 350 degrees F, until warmed through.
For a slab:
- Place the meat in the air fryer.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F, until warmed through.
Other Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love:
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Air Fryer Roast Beef
- Air Fryer Filet Mignon
- Ribeye Steak in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Fried Cube Steak
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Air Fryer London Broil
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds top round London Broil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Rub the beef down with oil then sprinkle it with Montreal Steak seasoning.
- Place the London broil in the air fryer and cooked for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steak, until the meat reaches desired doneness (this timing is for medium-rare).
- Remove the London broil from the air fryer, allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, then enjoy!
I was leery, but I tried it. Wow! For the first time, I had a London Broil that was really tender. Thanks so much! I’m making it this way from now on!
Love london broil in the air fryer!!
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This was the second time I used my air fryer, and the London Broil was fabulous! In fact, I just swallowed my test piece and I’m so proud of myself! I had a 2 pound piece, so it took a tad longer. My husband likes no pink, but I do. This was perfect-one end for him and the rest for me ;o) Thanks for the great recipe and helping my confidence level! I’ll not hesitate again to pick up a London Broil.
So glad you loved this one, Nancy! It’s amazing how well the air fryer can cook foods like this! You will start using the air fryer constantly now! It’s still a staple in our house after a good 5-6 years now.
Tonight was too chilly for me to grill outdoors. So happy I found your recipe for cooking London Broil in an air fryer. Easy to follow and made my meal prep so quick and efficient. Delicious! Perfect! Found that I can do something else with my air fryer other than frozen French fries and appetizers. Thank you.
Thanks for this recipe! Hubby is amazing at cooking London broil on the grill but was too tired to do it. I said “Well I’ll see if I can pressure cook or air fry it” because that’s all I can successfully do with meat. This worked great! I’ll never get a break from cooking at this rate!
How much time for a 4 lb
I have not cooked a 4lb London Broil, but I would drop the temperature to 380 degrees and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes before using an Instant Meat Thermometer for the temperature and continue to cook in 5 minute increments until it’s to your liking.
When you say cook, do you mean grill, bake or air fry?
Hi Jo, all air fryer recipes on this post will use the air fry function on the air fryer!
We don’t have to turn the meat over mid way thru cooking
Hi Carol, if your air fryer does not have a dual heating element (like the Cosori Dual Blaze), I recommend flipping the food over when cooking.
I have an almost 3 lb top round London broil. Is this going to smoke a lot when it cooks in the air fryer?
It should not, but you can put a piece or two of bread under the basket inside the drawer to catch anything that falls. Just make sure it doesn’t sit too high in your air fryer to touch the burner. Then it will smoke a lot.
how long for a 2 lb? and how long for frozen 2 lb ?
Hi Carol, I usually do 1 1/2 pounds, but I would check the temperature after 10 minutes with a 2lb one. As for frozen, I would start checking it after 15 minutes.