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Air Fryer Ribs

Tender and flavorful ribs cooked to perfection in an air fryer, offering a healthier alternative to traditional methods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce for glazing

Method
 

Prepare the Ribs
  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
  2. In a bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients together.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cook the Ribs
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the ribs in the air fryer basket, bone side down.
  3. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. During the last 5 minutes, brush the ribs with BBQ sauce.
Serve
  1. Remove the ribs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  2. Slice between the bones and serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra tenderness, you can marinate the ribs in the dry rub overnight.

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