Air Fryer Ribs Recipe
These air fryer ribs are tender, juicy, and full of flavor with a perfectly caramelized finish. Made with only 3 ingredients, they’re an easy way to enjoy ribs any night of the week without firing up the grill.
Do you remember the Chili’s jingle?
“I want my baby back baby back baby back…CHILI’S baby back ribs.”
It’s seared in my head and and it pops into my mind anytime I want ribs.
And sometimes I want ribs without going to Chili’s and also without a long cook time and lots of extra hassle.
These air fryer ribs are it!
This method delivers fall-apart tender ribs with minimal prep and ingredients, cooking faster than traditional methods while still packing in that classic barbecue flavor.
If you’re craving a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s easy to pull off or just have that jingle stuck in your head, these air fryer ribs fit right in.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Ribs– 1 rack
- BBQ rub– Your favorite kind
- Barbecue Sauce– Your favorite kind.
- Parsley– Optional, for garnish.
How to Make Ribs in the Air Fryer
Making ribs in the air fryer couldn’t be easier!
Just preheat the air fryer to 370.
Slice the rack of ribs into smaller pieces that will fit in the air fryer.
Rub down both sides of the rib pieces with the barbecue rub.
Then add the pieces to the bottom of the air fryer basket, bone side down, being careful not to let them overlap.
Air fry the ribs for 8 to 10 minutes or until their internal temperature reads 165, flipping them halfway through.
Use a basting brush to brush all sides of the meat with barbecue sauce.
Air fry them for another 2 minutes to give the barbecue sauce a chance to caramelize.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parsley if desired.
Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer until they are warmed through, basting with barbecue sauce prior to reheating them.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t let the ribs overlap. They won’t cook properly if they do.
- It’s ok if you have to cook them in two batches. If this happens, transfer the first batch to a cookie sheet lined with foil and pop it into a warm oven while the second batch cooks.
- Don’t brush the sauce on at the beginning of cooking or it will burn.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
This air fryer ribs recipe gives you finger lickin’ good ribs without needing to fire up the grill!
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other air fryer recipes?
Try these:
- Quick Tuna Melts
- Scotch Eggs
- Crispy Chicken Thighs
- Easy Crab Cakes
- Lemon Chicken Skewers
- Air Fryer Burgers
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Air Fryer Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 rack ribs
- 2 tbsp BBQ rub
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 F.
- Slice the rack into smaller pieces that will fit in the air fryer. Rub both sides of all pieces with the BBQ rub seasoning.1 rack ribs, 2 tbsp BBQ rub
- Add the pieces to the bottom of the air fryer basket, bone side down, being careful not to overlap. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature is at least 165F, flipping once at the halfway point.
- Using a basting brush to generously coat all sides of the cooked meat, return to the air fryer for 2 minutes to caramelize.½ cup bbq sauce
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parsley.Parsley for garnish
Notes
- Don't let the ribs overlap. They won't cook properly if they do.
- It's ok if you have to cook them in two batches. If this happens, transfer the first batch to a cookie sheet lined with foil and pop it into a warm oven while the second batch cooks.
- Don't brush the sauce on at the beginning of cooking or it will burn.
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