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Air Fryer Prime Rib

Samantha Erb
A delicious and tender prime rib recipe for the whole family.
4.33 from 65 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Rest Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 5 to 6 servings
Calories 810 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 pound Prime Rib
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup minced garlic about 10 cloves
  • One sprig fresh rosemary chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • One sprig fresh thyme chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees.
  • Rub the prime rib with olive oil generously, then sprinkle it with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Cover the prime rib with crushed garlic then the rosemary and thyme. I
    recommend using fresh rosemary and thyme for the best flavoring, but you
    can use dried as well.
  • Gently place the prime rib in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Leaving the prime rib steak in the air fryer, turn the temperature down
    to 315 degrees and continue to cook for about 55 additional minutes until Instant-Read Thermometer reaches desired doneness -- 130 degrees for medium-rare.*
  • Let the prime rib sit for 20 to 30 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

*if your thermometer is still reading too low, let prime rib cook in the air fryer for another 5 to 10 minutes, then check the temperature again

How to Reheat Prime Rib in the Air Fryer:

To Reheat Full Prime Prime Rib:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 270 degrees.
  2. Lay the prime rib in the air fryer and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until warmed.

To Reheat Pre-Cooked Prime Rib Slices:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. Place the prime rib slices in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for
    about 2 minutes.  Use a parchment paper or silicone liner if the prime
    rib is sauced.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 51gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 408mg
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