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!