DESCRIPTION
These air fried pork ribs are a game changer! The delicious barbecue rub gives them a hint of smoky flavor and crisps up on the edges to give these ribs amazing texture.
Ingredients
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1 Tbsp. Kosher salt
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1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
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1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
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1 Tbsp. chile powder
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1 tsp. black pepper
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
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2 1/2 to 3 lbs. baby back ribs
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Barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Mix together the salt, sugar, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning rub all over both sides of the ribs.
- Keeping the ribs together, arrange them in a circle around the edge of your air fryer basket.
- Cook for 35 minutes* at 325°F, then increase the heat to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes, or until the meatiest part of the ribs reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the meat between the bones into individual ribs. Serve with barbecue sauce on the side, or do this optional Step: Brush ribs all over with the barbecue sauce, and cook at 400°F until sauce is darkening in spots, about 5-8 more minutes.
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Notes
*If you want extra-tender rib meat, after the first 35 minutes, flip the ribs over and cook them at 300°F for another 20 minutes. Then proceed with the recipe by turning the heat up to 400°F to cooking them for 10 minutes to crisp up the outsides.