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sliced air fryer tri tip

Easy Air Fryer Tri Tip

Samantha Erb
This easy air fryer tri tip recipe is filled with flavor thanks to a simple marinade and will have dinner on the table with ease.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds tri tip roast

Instructions
 

  • In a large plastic zipper bag, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. 
  • Add the roast to the bag, squeeze out any air, then seal the bag shut. Move the roast around in the bag to coat, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, remove the steak from the bag, discard the marinade, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, then cook the steak for 20-24 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • Remove the roast from the air fryer and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent it with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Let the roast marinate for at least a few hours to allow the beef more time to soak up as much marinade as possible!
  • Give the roast 30 minutes to come to room temperature before cooking so it doesn’t go into the air fryer completely cold, which can cause uneven cooking. 
  • Let the roast at least 10 minutes to rest under tin foil. This allows the meat to cool, which relaxes the fibers so they can reabsorb their juices. 
  • Slice the tri tip roast against the grain for the best texture. This shortens the meat fibers for maximum tenderness in every bite!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
  • Doneness chart:
    • Medium-rare: 130-135 degrees F
    • Medium: 140-145 degrees F
    • Medium-well: 145-150 degrees F
    • Well Done: 155-160 degrees F

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 39gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 702mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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