Air Fryer Ribs

41 mins
Serves 6
https://thebigmansworld.com/air-fryer-ribs/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat air fryer to 380F (195C).
  2. 2Preheat air fryer to 380F (195C).
  3. 3Preheat air fryer to 380F (195C).
  4. 4Remove membrane from ribs, cut into three portions, and pat dry.
  5. 5Remove membrane from ribs, cut into three portions, and pat dry.
  6. 6Remove membrane from ribs, cut into three portions, and pat dry.
  7. 7Season ribs with pepper, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and mustard.
  8. 8Season ribs with pepper, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and mustard.
  9. 9Season ribs with pepper, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and mustard.
  10. 10Wrap each portion in foil, place in air fryer basket, and cook for 25 minutes.
  11. 11Wrap each portion in foil, place in air fryer basket, and cook for 25 minutes.
  12. 12Wrap each portion in foil, place in air fryer basket, and cook for 25 minutes.
  13. 13Remove ribs, discard foil, brush with barbecue sauce.
  14. 14Remove ribs, discard foil, brush with barbecue sauce.
  15. 15Remove ribs, discard foil, brush with barbecue sauce.
  16. 16Return ribs to air fryer and cook for 10 more minutes.
  17. 17Return ribs to air fryer and cook for 10 more minutes.
  18. 18Return ribs to air fryer and cook for 10 more minutes.
  19. 19Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving, adding more sauce if desired
  20. 20Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving, adding more sauce if desired
  21. 21Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving, adding more sauce if desired

Ingredients

  • 1 rack pork baby back ribs
  • 1 rack pork baby back ribs
  • 1 rack pork baby back ribs
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce

Equipment

air fryerkitchen knifepaper towelsmall bowlaluminum foilmeat thermometer

Tips

  • Look for meaty and well-marbled ribs.
  • Always pat ribs dry before seasoning.
  • Cook ribs in batches in a single layer.
  • Check internal temperature of 195-200F with a meat thermometer