Here’s a method to make Air Fryer Prime Rib — juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked with a crispy crust 🥩✨.
Ingredients
- 1–2 kg prime rib roast (bone-in or boneless)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped) or 1 tsp dried
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1–2 tsp salt
- ½–1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Prep the prime rib
- Remove the roast from the fridge 30–60 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat air fryer
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
3. Cook the roast
- Place the prime rib in the air fryer basket, fat side up.
- Cook at 180°C (350°F):
- Rare: 20–25 minutes per 500 g
- Medium-rare: 25–30 minutes per 500 g
- Medium: 30–35 minutes per 500 g
(Use a meat thermometer for best results: 52°C / 125°F for rare, 57°C / 135°F for medium-rare, 63°C / 145°F for medium.)
4. Rest
- Remove from the air fryer and cover loosely with foil.
- Rest for 10–15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
5. Serve
- Slice against the grain.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a rich gravy.
💡 Tips
- If your air fryer is small, cut the roast into smaller portions for even cooking.
- For extra crust, sear the roast in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes per side before air frying.
- Let the meat rest — skipping this step can make it less juicy.
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