Name: Air Fryer Prime Rib
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ kg (3.3 pounds) boneless prime rib (boneless rib of beef); 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper (freshly ground); 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or see notes)

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Air Fryer Prime Rib Roast

Standing Rib Roast / Prime Rib Roast / Roast Rib of Beef – whatever the name this one SPECIAL cut of beef with superior flavor and texture. The price certainly reflects this so it is usually reserved for equally special occasions.

I love cooking my Rib of Beef in a slow cooker – honestly you will be amazed with the results. In this post I will show you how to cook an excellent prime rib roast in your Air Fryer. It is super-easy, quick and foolproof!

Sliced prime rib roast with gravy and Yorkshire puddings on a plate

Grocery List

Prime rib (a.k.a Standing Rib Roast / Wing Rib) usually comes on the bone and a 2-3 rib joint will serve 6-8. You will need to choose a boneless prime rib joint in order to cook it in an air fryer as space is an issue.

Other than the beef you only need olive oil, salt and pepper and your favorite beef seasoning mix. I used Old Bay seasoning in this recipe – see recipe card below for more seasoning suggestions.

ESSENTIAL TOOLS

Meat thermometer (I swear by my Thermapen)
Cosori XXL Air Fryer
Carving set (this Victorinox one is aces!)
Butcher’s block cutting board

How to Make Air Fryer Rib of Beef

Prep the Beef

Take your beef joint out of the fridge for 30 minutes prior to cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. Pat dry and drizzle with olive oil then season liberally with salt and pepper, a good 10 turns of the mill per side. Sprinkle with the seasoning.

Boneless prime rib joint seasoned on a plate

Roast in Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer ( I used my Cosori XXL) 400°F / 200°C for 10 minutes. Place the beef in the air fryer basket and cook for seven minutes per side (14 minutes total).

Reduce the temperature to 350°F / 180°C and cook for a further 15 minutes per side. Check the core temperature with an instant read thermometer inserting the probe in the middle thickest part. If the beef is not quite done then continue cooking for a few more minutes (3-5).

Boneless prime rib before and after roasting in an air fryer

Rest the Beef

Transfer the beef to a plate and cover loosely with foil. The temperature will continue to rise slightly as it rests – check my roasting time chart to ensure roasting perfection.

Carve and Enjoy!

Rest for 20-30 minutes then slice against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes, such as my Air Fryer Yorkshire Puddings and Perfect Roast Potatoes!

Carving a boneless prime rib joint on a cutting board

Beef Roast Temperature Chart

I suggest you cook prime rib rare or medium rare. Take the beef out of the air fryer when the temperature register about three degrees LOWER than the desired target temperature to allow for it to rise slightly as it rests.

Tender roast beef slices with gravy on a platter

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