Air Fryer BBQ Pork Ribs

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This rib recipe timing is based off of St. Louis style spare ribs. If you are using baby back ribs, reduce time by about 10 minutes.

We prefer the ribs to be cooked 2 ribs wide. It helps them cook through evenly, and gives a great crustiness-to-meatiness ratio.

The ribs can be seasoned with just salt and pepper, or for super flavorful ribs, add a BBQ rib rub.

These ribs are tender with a little bounce, bite and gentle tug off the bone, not mushy fall off the bone. The BBQ sauce coated at the end of cooking gives them a nice glaze.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Servings: Servings

Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

3 pounds (1.36 kg) St. Louis style spare ribs rack , rinsed and patted dry *see head note
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) salt , or taste
fresh cracked black pepper , to taste
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) rib rub seasoning , optional
1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce , plus more for serving

Equipment

Air Fryer

Instructions

If needed, remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs. (Carefully use a knife to loosen one edge of the membrane from the rib. Hold with a paper towel to get a less-slippery grip, and pull the membrane off.)
Cut the ribs into sections 2 ribs wide.
Season the ribs with salt and pepper or if using, season with optional rib rub seasoning.
Place the ribs into the basket/tray, bone side up in a single layer.
Air Fry at 350°F/175°C for 30 minutes, then flip the ribs to bone side down.
Continue to Air Fry at 350°F/175°C for 10-15 more minutes or to your preferred doneness.
Coat the ribs with BBQ sauce.
Air Fry at 350°F/175°C for an additional 3 minutes to glaze the BBQ sauce on the ribs.
For serving, coat with additional sauce or serve with sauce on the side.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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