Easy Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs
Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs bring BBQ magic to your kitchen with tender, juicy pork ribs slathered in a mouthwatering blend of seasonings and BBQ sauce. Perfect for dinner or any occasion that calls for finger-licking good food.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Basting brush
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds country-style pork ribs
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mix all over the ribs.
- Arrange the ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, then flip the ribs and brush with BBQ sauce.
- Continue to air fry for another 20-25 minutes, until the ribs are fully cooked and have a nice caramelized glaze.
- Remove the ribs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately with a side of extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For fall-off-the-bone tenderness, choose ribs with a bit of marbling.
- Store leftover ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat ribs in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes to keep them crispy and juicy before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ribsCalories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1596mgPotassium: 852mgFiber: 2gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 2125IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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