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Get ready for restaurant-quality pork ribs easier and faster than ever before! With my recipe for Air Fryer Pork Ribs, you'll be serving up mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone ribs in only 35 minutes and 4 easy steps.
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Pork Ribs in Air Fryer
Who doesn't love ribs? They're the kind of food that tickles what I love most about cooking; foods so delicious that even my most dignified family members can't help but eat them up with their fingers and get sauce everywhere. Ribs are a meal that's all about loving food!
And with the air fryer, they've never been easier! Cut the ribs small enough to fit in the basket, slather them with seasoning, air fry them to perfection, and coat them with your favorite BBQ sauce- and they're all done. No mess, no hassle, only delicious, juicy ribs!
Best yet? Pork ribs are easy to get and super budget-friendly, making this mouthwatering BBQ pork ribs recipe all the better. You'll be dining on juicy, tender air fried pork ribs week after week with no effort at all!
Ribs in Air Fryer Ingredients
- Baby back pork ribs
- Barbecue sauce
- Rib rub
Pork Rib Rub
- Brown sugar
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Creole seasoning
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Salt
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Mustard powder
How to Cook Pork Ribs in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. As it's heating, pat dry the pork ribs, then cut them into 4 equal portions.
- Combine all of the rib rub seasonings in a small bowl, and season each side of the ribs generously.
- Spray the air fryer basket well with cooking spray, then place the ribs on the rack so they don't overlap. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping the ribs halfway.
- Once the 30 minutes are up, brush the ribs liberally with barbecue sauce, then cook another five minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer, slice, and serve!
Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs Tips
- Make sure you preheat the air fryer before adding in the ribs! It's critical the air fryer is already hot so the ribs cook correctly.
- You don't need to worry about cutting off the membrane for pork ribs in the air fryer, for even less hassle when making these.
- When slicing the ribs, use a sharp knife and make sure to leave meat on the bones! Don't trim too much fat, as it adds tons of flavor.
- You can use any BBQ sauce you want, as well as your favorite rib seasoning! The most important part is they're flavors you love!
- Try my 3-2-1 Ribs next for an easy way to make ribs in a smoker!
Air Fryer Pork Ribs FAQs
Pork ribs cook quickly in the air fryer, thanks to it serving as a miniature convection oven. As far as how long to cook pork ribs in the air fryer, a full rack of pork ribs will need to air fry for 35 minutes to be fully cooked.
Getting pork to be tender can be a challenge, but this recipe will make fall-off-the-bone air fryer ribs! The air fryer is perfect for evenly cooking the meat until it's perfectly tender without getting dry.
You can definitely make air fryer ribs wrapped in foil if you're trying to reduce mess, but I would suggest avoiding it to ensure a perfect crispy crust. Ribs are messy no matter what, but they're so worth it!
Air Fryer Pork Recipes
- Air Fryer Ham: Glazed with honey sriracha and air fried to crispy perfection, this is the easiest, tastiest ham you'll ever try.
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin: I'll be honest, I make this every week. The easiest, most tender, juicy tenderloin I've ever made, in less than 15 minutes!
- Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops: Crispy, crunchy, and perfect for putting in a sandwich, covering with gravy, or slicing into salads!
- Air Fried Bacon: The easiest, cleanest way to make bacon!
- Air Fryer Italian Sausage
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Air Fryer Pork Ribs
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Baby back pork ribs
- ½ cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 serving Rib rub
For Rib Rub:
- ¾ cup Brown sugar packed
- 2 Tablespoons Onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 3 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Mustard powder
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. As it's heating, pat dry the pork ribs, then cut them into 4 equal portions.3 lbs Baby back pork ribs
- Combine all of the rib rub seasonings in a small bowl, and season each side of the ribs generously.1 serving Rib rub, ¾ cup Brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Onion powder, 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder, 2 Tablespoons Creole seasoning, 3 teaspoons Black pepper, 4 teaspoons Paprika, 2 teaspoons Salt, ½ teaspoon Cumin, ½ teaspoon Mustard powder, ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- Spray the air fryer basket well with cooking spray, then place the ribs on the rack so they don't overlap. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping the ribs halfway.
- Once the 30 minutes are up, brush the ribs liberally with barbecue sauce, then cook another five minutes.½ cup Barbecue sauce
- Remove from the air fryer, slice, and serve!
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Notes
- Make sure you preheat the air fryer before adding in the ribs! It's critical the air fryer is already hot so the ribs cook correctly.
- You don't need to worry about cutting off the membrane for pork ribs in the air fryer, for even less hassle when making these.
- When slicing the ribs, use a sharp knife and make sure to leave meat on the bones! Don't trim too much fat, as it adds tons of flavor.
- You can use any BBQ sauce you want, as well as your favorite rib seasoning! The most important part is they're flavors you love!
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