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Sliced air-fryer tri-tip steak on a wooden cutting board, with salt and pepper grinders.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tri-tip
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the tri-tip until, then rub the olive oil evenly over it.
    Raw tri-tip beef rubbed with olive oil on a plate.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne, if desired. Rub the mixture over both sides of the meat and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    Rubbing a spice mixture over both sides of raw tri-tip for Air-Fryer Tri-Tip.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the tri-tip in the air fryer basket.
    Placing seasoned air-fryer tri-tip in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 12-18 minutes, flipping halfway if desired. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature until you achieve your desired doneness. Cooking times will differ based on the appliance.
    Air-fryer tri-tip steaks cooking in a black air fryer basket.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 31g (62%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Sodium: 857mg (37%) Fiber: 0.4g (2%) Sugar: 0.1g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.