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Air Fryer Chuck Roast that’s perfectly seasoned and tender with crispy potatoes. This simple meal requires very little effort and quenches the meat and potatoes craving with ease.
As an enthusiastic fan of my Oven-Baked Pot Roast recipe for cooking chuck roast, I would have never imagined I’d be making chuck roast in the air fryer until this little diddy came into my world.
Why make chuck roast in the air fryer? First and foremost, it is quick, straightforward, and gets you a pot roast-adjacent result, but without a lot of juice. You can even toss in veggies for a one-appliance meal sort of adventure.
You’ll love the flavor, the tender texture, and the fact that the potatoes come out nice and soft on the inside. If you’re on board with this concept, also try my perfect Air Fryer Steak recipe!
Ingredient Notes:
Boneless Chuck Roast: Choose any size of chuck roast you fancy, provided it will fit inside your air fryer. Mine is fairly small, and a 1.5 pound chuck roast fit perfectly. Do note that the size of the roast dictates the cook time (more on that later).
Garlic Powder: My all-time favorite seasoning for beef other than salt and pepper, garlic powder does a lot of heavy lifting in generating a beautiful savory flavor profile. For this reason, I use very little else!
Onion powder works great here too. There is no need to get fancy with many ingredients when seasoning your roast.
Sea Salt and Black Pepper: Liberally season the meat with salt and pepper to your personal taste.
How to Air Fry Chuck Roast:
Remove the chuck roast from its packaging and transfer it to a large plate or a cutting board. Pat off any excess moisture with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the roast liberally with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Allow the meat to sit at room temperature for one hour. This gives the seasonings time to penetrate the meat and it also helps the meat cook evenly.
If you’re adding vegetables, chop them into large chunks and toss with avocado oil, sea salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl until everything is well coated in oil and seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes and spray the basket with olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray.
Transfer the seasoned roast to the basket of the air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. This helps sear the meat to give it a nice crust.
Check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer to get a gauge of where the meat is at.
Lower heat to 315-320 for 20-60 minutes, or until your chuck roast reaches an internal temperature of 200 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate read.
Note: If adding vegetables such as onion, chopped carrots, or potatoes, add them when the roast has 20-25 minutes remaining to ensure the vegetables soften up nicely.
Transfer the chuck roast to a serving dish, and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve chuck roast with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!
Storage Instructions:
- Store leftover roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Use it the next day in an egg scramble or omelette.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer, oven, or in a skillet. I don’t recommend reheating beef roasts in the microwave, as they tend to be very firm and rubbery.
Recipe Tip
While most of us are accustomed to cooking steaks and many cuts of beef to 125 to 135 degrees F, the ideal internal temperature for chuck roast is 200 to 210 degrees F, which is when the tough connective tissue softens for a shreddable result. For this reason, there is less concern for overcooking the meat.
What to Serve with Chuck Roast:
Looking for side dishes to enjoy alongside your air fryer chuck roast? Here are my top recommendations.
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Cowboy Caviar
- The Best Broccoli Salad
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Potato Salad
- Crunchy Kale Salad
And that’s it! Whip up this easy air fryer beef roast recipe the next time you’re craving tender beef for dinner in a fraction of the time.
Love cooking in the air fryer? Here are some of my personal favorite air fryer recipes.
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- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Crispy Air Fryer Salmon
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Sesame Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chuck Roast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 4 lbs chuck roast*
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
Optional Additions:
- 1 pound potatoes and carrots
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Remove the chuck roast from its packaging and transfer it to a large plate or a cutting board. Pat off any excess moisture with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the roast liberally with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Allow the meat to sit at room temperature for one hour. This gives the seasonings time to penetrate the meat and it also helps the meat cook evenly.
- If you’re adding vegetables, chop them into large chunks and toss with avocado oil, sea salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl until everything is well coated in oil and seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes and spray the basket with olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray.
- Transfer the seasoned roast to the basket of the air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. This helps sear the meat to give it a nice crust. Check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer to get a gauge of where the meat is at. Lower heat to 315-320 for 20-60 minutes, or until your chuck roast reaches an internal temperature of 200 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate read.
- Note: If adding vegetables such as onion, chopped carrots, or potatoes, add them when the roast has 20-25 minutes remaining to ensure the vegetables soften up nicely.
- Transfer the chuck roast to a serving dish, and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve chuck roast with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
The exact cooking time depends on the weight of the roast. Aim for a 15 minute sear at 400 degrees regardless of the size.
Then, plan for 8-10 minutes per pound, or until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.
Around 165 degrees F, the tough cut of meat begins to soften as the connective tissue starts to break down. This results in a tender chuck roast, which is a game changer considering this is one of the tougher cuts of beef.
Yes! Use your favorite meat marinade, or make my Tri Tip Marinade and allow the meat to marinate for several hours (up to 24 hours).
When you are ready to cook, allow the excess marinade to drip off of the meat before placing it in the air fryer basket.
Absolutely! Pick your favorite dry rub for meat and go to town. You can find plenty of options at your local grocery store, or you can make your own spice rub. I’m partial to my Dry Rub for Beef.
