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My juicy Air Fryer Ribs are ready in 35 minutes in the air fryer using simple ingredients! Enjoy incredibly flavorful, tender baby back ribs in no time with minimal effort. You will not believe how delicious the results are for this easy recipe for ribs!
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- Ribs in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Ribs Ingredients
- How to Cook Ribs in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs Tips
- How to Make Pork Ribs in the Oven
- Best Pork Rib Seasoning
- How to Cut Ribs Easily
- Air Fryer Pork Ribs FAQs
- How to Store Pork Ribs
- How to Freeze Pork Ribs
- How to Reheat Ribs
- What to Serve with Ribs
- Best Ribs Recipes
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Ribs in the Air Fryer
My family and I are totally obsessed with baby back ribs. After making the most amazing Grilled Baby Back Ribs at home, I knew I had to try air-frying ribs, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed!
This recipe for air fryer baby back ribs is so incredible, you will struggle to believe it’s really as simple as it is… but it is! Just a few easy steps, simple ingredients, and 35 minutes in the air fryer oven are all you need to make juicy, tender air fryer pork ribs.
This recipe is so easy and so delicious. My family now requests it weekly. Thank you for sharing such an easy recipe, my kind of recipe!
Amy via email
Air Fryer Ribs Ingredients
- baby back pork ribs
- barbecue sauce use your favorite kind or homemade bbq sauce
- brown sugar
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- creole seasoning
- black pepper
- paprika
- salt preferably Himalayan sea salt
- cumin
- chili powder
- mustard powder
- or 1 serving rib rub, use the full serving of the recipe
How to Cook Ribs in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. While it heats, pat ribs dry and cut them into 4 equal portions. Combine your rib rub seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Generously season ribs all over on both sides.
- Spray air fryer tray with cooking spray and place the ribs on the rack. Air fry for 30 minutes, turning at the 15 minute mark. After 30 minutes is up, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and air fry for another 5 minutes.
- Slice the ribs, serve, and enjoy!
If you love air fryer recipes, you must try my air fryer ham with honey siracha sauce. You will never want to cook ham any other way!
Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs Tips
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce! You can use any kind you like, from sweet BBQ sauce to spicy and everything in between. Whatever your favorite is, it will pair perfectly with these air fryer pork ribs.
- Serve air-fried pork ribs with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Make sure to preheat your air fryer before cooking the ribs. It’s important the air fryer is already hot when the ribs begin cooking, so don’t skip this step.
- Flip at the 15-minute mark for best results.
Air-frying pork ribs are a great choice for when you want a quick and easy BBQ meal or when you’d like to grill out, but the weather isn’t right or you don’t have the time! I will show you how to make ribs in the air fryer so delicious, you will want to make them this way every time. They really are that good!
My air fryer turkey breast is the juiciest turkey you will ever cook! You will also love this easy recipe.
How to Make Pork Ribs in the Oven
To cook these baby back ribs in the oven, follow these instructions:
- Season the ribs all over with your seasoning mix. Cover well and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Take ribs from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature, then lay them bone-side down on a wire rack. Add the wire rack to a baking tray lined with foil.
- Add to the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. After 1 hour, brush with BBQ sauce and continue cooking for 15 minutes. When the ribs reach an internal temperature of 195°F to 200°F, they are ready. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
Best Pork Rib Seasoning
My Rib Dry Rub is the perfect rib seasoning to use with air fryer baby back ribs! It is a mix of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors for the perfect balance of flavor.
How to Cut Ribs Easily
- Lay your ribs flat with the back side of the ribs facing up in order to cut from the back.
- Using a sharp knife, cut right next to the rib between each rib so each cut has plenty of meat on the bone.
Air Fryer Pork Ribs FAQs
Not only can you cook pork ribs in the air fryer, but they cook very well in one. It takes very little time and effort to cook tender, juicy baby back ribs in an air fryer oven, making it a great option for a quick and flavorful BBQ dinner.
Air fryer baby back ribs take just 35 minutes to cook total, and you only have to flip them once halfway through.
Cook air fryer pork ribs at 350°F. Preheat your air fryer beforehand so it is nice and hot before cooking the ribs.
You do not need to remove the membrane to air fry pork ribs.
If you love pork recipes, you have to try my favorite pork chop recipe. It is super easy and absolutely one of my family’s favorite dinner ideas!
How to Store Pork Ribs
Store leftover baby back ribs in an airtight container or tightly sealed plastic bag with the air pushed out for up to 3-5 days.
How to Freeze Pork Ribs
To freeze leftover ribs, store them in a tightly sealed freezer-safe bag with the air pushed out. Wrap in foil for extra protection and label with the freezing date. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To reheat ribs from frozen, first, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then follow reheating instructions.
How to Reheat Ribs
- Preheat the oven to 250˚F and place leftover ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Once the oven heats, add ribs to the oven until the meat reaches about 140˚F on a meat thermometer and is heated through.
- Uncover the ribs and brush them with barbecue sauce. Continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes uncovered.
Alternatively, you can reheat ribs in the air fryer. To reheat ribs in your air fryer, follow these instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350˚F. Arrange your ribs in the air fryer after preheating.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to the ribs to keep them from drying out and to crisp the outside.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through (140˚F on a meat thermometer).
- If you find they are not heated through to your liking, add them back for another 1-2 minutes.
What to Serve with Ribs
Try serving ribs with all my BBQ side dishes!
Best Ribs Recipes
- Slow Cooker Short Ribs
- Baby Back Ribs on the grill are also amazing!
- Korean Braised Short Ribs
- Corn Riblets
- Grilled Beef Short Ribs
- Slow Cooker Pork Ribs
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Air Fryer Ribs
Equipment
- Cooking spray
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
- ½ cup barbecue sauce use your favorite kind
- 1 serving rib rub seasoning use the full serving of the recipe
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F. While it heats, pat ribs dry and cut them into 4 equal portions. Combine your rib rub seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Generously season ribs all over on both sides.3 pounds baby back pork ribs, 1 serving rib rub seasoning
- Spray air fryer tray with cooking spray and place the ribs on the rack. Air fry for 30 minutes, turning at the 15 minute mark. After 30 minutes is up, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and air fry for another 5 minutes.½ cup barbecue sauce
- Slice the ribs, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- To cut ribs, lay your ribs flat with the back side of the ribs facing up in order to cut from the back. Using a sharp knife, cut right next to the rib between each rib so each cut has plenty of meat on the bone.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce! You can use any kind you like, from sweet BBQ sauce to spicy and everything in-between. Whatever your favorite is, it will pair perfectly with these air fryer pork ribs.
- Serve air fried pork ribs with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Make sure to preheat your air fryer before cooking the ribs. It’s important the air fryer is already hot when the ribs begin cooking, so don’t skip this step.
- Flip at the 15 minute mark for best results.
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