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Air Fryer Pork Ribs

Tender, super flavorful pork ribs in air fryer are done in 35 minutes with barely any prep! Serve perfect BBQ ribs recipe for any season!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fry pork ribs, air fryer baby back ribs, pork ribs in air fryer, ribs in air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 739kcal

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1740mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg