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Well, listen here, if you wanna know how to cook that tri tip in an air fryer, I’ll tell you simple as pie! It’s real easy, and you don’t need no fancy stuff to get it done.
First off, you gotta get yourself a nice piece of tri tip. Now, don’t be shy, go for the good cut! You can find it in those fancy stores or maybe at the butcher shop. When you got your tri tip, let’s get it ready. You wanna season it up real good. Just take some salt, pepper, and maybe a bit of garlic powder if you like that flavor. You don’t need to overdo it, just enough to make it tasty.
Next, you’ll wanna rub that seasoning all over the meat. Don’t be gentle! Get in there, make sure it’s coated nice and even. That’s how you get all the flavors in. Once you’re done with that, let it sit for a little while. It’s like letting it have a nap, so all the goodness soaks in.
Now, while that tri tip is resting, you gotta get your air fryer ready. Preheat it to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s real hot! If your air fryer don’t have a preheat setting, just turn it on for about 5 minutes before you pop in the meat.
When your air fryer is nice and hot, place that seasoned tri tip right in the basket. Make sure it’s not touching the sides too much. You want the hot air to move all around it so it cooks nice and even. Set your timer for about 10 to 12 minutes. If you like it medium-rare, keep an eye on it! You can always peek in, but don’t open the basket too much or the heat will sneak out.
Now, while that’s cooking, you can do a little dance or clean up your kitchen. Just don’t forget about your meat! After the timer goes off, take a meat thermometer and poke it in the thickest part of the tri tip. You’re aiming for about 130 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. If it’s not there yet, just give it a couple more minutes.
Once it’s done, take that tri tip out and let it rest for a bit. You gotta let it breathe, you know? Just cover it with some foil and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This makes sure all those juices stay inside when you slice it up.
When it’s time to cut, slice against the grain. That means if the lines in the meat go this way, you wanna cut the other way. It’ll be more tender that way. Serve it up with some sides, maybe some veggies or mashed potatoes. You can even make a sandwich with the leftovers if you have any!
So there you go! Cooking tri tip in an air fryer is as easy as can be. You don’t need to be a chef to make it taste good. Just remember to season, cook, and let it rest, and you’ll have a meal that’ll make folks come back for seconds!

Happy cooking, y’all!
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