Step 1

Remove steak from refrigerator and let come to room temperature.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together herbs, spices, and seasonings.

Step 5

Pat steak dry with paper towels.

Step 7

Rub olive oil into steak.

Step 9

Add spice rub to steak.

Step 11

Preheat air fryer at max heat for 5-10 minutes.

Step 13

Add steak to air fryer basket, set to maximum heat, and fry 8 minutes.

Step 15

Flip tri tip and cook again 8 minutes.

Step 17

Check the tri tip temperature - if you are within 10-15 degrees of your target, close the lid and let the tri tip continue cooking in the air fryer (it will stay very hot after air frying, don't let all the heat escape when measuring temp.)

Step 19

If tri tip is more than 20 degrees from your target temperature, cook additional 5-10 minutes.