Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs are so easy to make and come out tender and delicious! I show you step-by-step how to make ribs in the air fryer. These yummy BBQ Air Fryer Ribs are an easy dinner recipe you can make in less than an hour.

Get out the napkins because you will need them when you dive into these delicious baby back ribs made in the air fryer!

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Air Fryer recipes are plentiful nowadays, but ribs? Yes! You can make juicy, tender baby back ribs in the air fryer.

What I Like About This Recipe

• Easy to prep
• Fast cooking
• Uses common ingredients
• Delicious and tender

What goes With Air Fryer Ribs?

Delicious BBQ Air Fryer Ribs go well with mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, potato salad, green salads, corn, and just about any side dish. Don’t forget the corn bread!

How to Make Air Fry Ribs

Gather all of the ingredients together to help the process go faster. Cut the ribs into individuals and put them in a bowl.

Add the spices to the bowl, as well as the olive oil.

Mix the ribs, spices, and oil together until the ribs are all coated. Place the seasoned ribs into the air fryer basket.

Preheat the air fryer and then cook them, flipping over at the halfway point.

Barbecue Sauce Tips

1. Use a bbq sauce that is a bit thick.
2. Save some for dipping (Try warming it up).
3. Mix it with honey and a little Sriracha for a nice kick of spice.

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If you make this easy Air Fryer Ribs recipe, please let me know. Just leave a comment below with a star rating. I’d love to know how you liked it!

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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

By Sandy Clifton

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs are so easy to make and come out tender and delicious! I show you step-by-step how to make ribs in the air fryer.

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Preheating: 5 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Mixing Bowl
• Tongs

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 pounds Baby Back Pork Ribs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Steak Seasoning
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ▢ ½ cup BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's original BBQ sauce is great)

Instructions 

• In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, steak seasoning and olive oil.
• Coat the ribs evenly with the spices and oil.
• Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
• Place the marinated ribs directly into the air fryer basket and cook them at 400° F for 15 minutes. Flip the ribs over at the 7 minute mark.
• After 15 minutes, take the ribs out and coat them on both sides with BBQ sauce. Use the tongs to help you grip and coat the ribs on the opposite side.
• Place the ribs back into the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400° F.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with some extra barbecue sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

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