Enjoy this flavorful and juicy dinner - Air Fryer Ribs. Unlike slow cooker ribs this dish comes together in a fraction of time! Ready in 15 Minutes! Serve with a side of barbecue sauce or on their own, these ribs make for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Serve with a side of potato salad, corn or air fryer Brussels sprouts.
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Why It's Yummy
- Juicy air fryer ribs are hard to resist. Paired with your favorite sides and some barbecue sauce you couldn't ask for a more satisfying meal.
- Air fryer recipes are easy and quick and require less cleanup!
- The homemade pork rub is quick to prepare and is a great low-carb or keto seasoning that adds loads of flavor. You can even double the batch and have it on hand to use in other dishes.
Ingredients
- Pork ribs - cut the rack of ribs into individual ribs. You can use any type of ribs if you don't eat pork.
- Spices - use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- BBQ sauce - serve the ribs with a side of barbecue sauce.
- Parsley - fresh parsley makes a nice garnish.
The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.
Cooking time will vary from one air fryer to another so use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Cooked pork ribs will have an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
How To Make Air Fryer Ribs
Mix the spices. Combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl with the pork ribs.
Stir to coat the ribs evenly with the dry rub.
Then, preheat the Air Fryer to 375F and set the timer to 15 minutes.
Place ribs in the air fryer basket. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a horizontal position with the meat side down in the preheated air fryer.
Flip the ribs halfway through the cooking process. If your ribs are quite thick they may need more time to cook.
Try to avoid overcooking so the ribs don't dry out.
Serve the air fryer ribs. Serve up the ribs with your favorite bbq sauce on the top or on the side in a small bowl.
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Tips
- Check the size of your air fryer, if it isn't big enough to fit all the ribs, don't overcrowd it. Cook the ribs in two batches. This also depends on the size of your ribs so adjust accordingly.
- Make sure the ribs are dry, use a paper towel to blot them if you have to. This allows for a crispier texture.
- For a low carb or sugar-free meal choose a sugar-free BBQ sauce or eat the ribs without.
- To add a touch of sweetness, mix brown sugar into the spice rub.
- Slow Cooker - make these ribs in crock pot.
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Freezing And Storing Instructions
- To store. Place leftover ribs in an airtight container or wrap in aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow ribs to come to room temperature before storing.
- To freeze. Store leftover air fryer pork ribs in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or storage bag.
- Thawing and Reheating. Thaw the pork ribs in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the air fryer, oven, or toaster oven.
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Recipe Card
15 Minute Air Fryer Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the spices. Combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl with the pork ribs. Stir to coat the ribs evenly with the dry rub.
- Then, preheat the Air Fryer to 375F and set the timer to 15 minutes.
- Place ribs in the air fryer basket. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a horizontal position with the meat side down in the preheated air fryer. Flip the ribs halfway through the cooking process. If your ribs are quite thick they may need more time to cook. Try to avoid overcooking so the ribs don't dry out.
- Serve the air fryer ribs. Serve up the ribs with your favorite bbq sauce on the top or on the side in a small bowl.
Nutrition
Notes
- To store. Place leftover ribs in an airtight container or wrap in aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow ribs to come to room temperature before storing.
- To freeze. Store leftover air fryer pork ribs in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or storage bag.
- Check the size of your air fryer, if it isn't big enough to fit all the ribs, don't overcrowd it. Cook the ribs in two batches. This also depends on the size of your ribs so adjust accordingly.
- Make sure the ribs are dry, use a paper towel to blot them if you have to. This allows for a crispier texture.
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Making pork ribs in air fryer couldn't be easier. Enjoy!