Description
Discover the secret to perfectly crispy Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs with this easy recipe. Learn how to achieve tender ribs with a delicious BBQ flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) onion powder
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) chili powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Take off and throw away the membrane from the underside of the ribs, then use a paper towel to dry them thoroughly. Divide the rack into four sections. Mix olive oil with liquid smoke in a small dish and apply this mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Generously coat both sides of the ribs with this spice blend and let them sit for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Set your air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Arrange the ribs with the bone side facing down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap; cook in multiple rounds if needed. Cook for 15 minutes, then turn the ribs over so the meat side is down and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Take the ribs out of the air fryer and spread 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce on the bone side. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Flip the ribs again and coat the meat side with the remaining 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce. Continue cooking for around 5 more minutes, or until they reach your preferred level of char.
Notes
- Marinate the ribs in the spice blend overnight in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor before cooking.
- Ensure the ribs reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Try different BBQ sauces like honey mustard, bourbon, or spicy chipotle for diverse flavor profiles.