Best 6 Air Fry Pork Ribs Recipes

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Air frying pork ribs is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic dish. Air fryers use hot air to cook food, resulting in crispy, flavorful ribs without all the added fat of traditional frying methods. With a variety of marinades and seasonings to choose from, air fryer pork ribs can be customized to suit any taste. Plus, they cook in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them in the oven or on the grill, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER BBQ PORK RIBS



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Enjoy these air fryer BBQ pork ribs that are so tender and juicy in a fraction of the time!

Provided by Ashley Ward

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Pork ribs
3 clove Garlic ((chopped))
4 tbsp BBQ Sauce
1 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Five spices powder
1/2 tsp Olive oil
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Soy sauce

Steps:

  • Wash and chop pork ribs into small pieces.
  • Place them into a mixing bowl.
  • Add chopped garlic, BBQ sauce, honey, five spices powder, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and soy sauce into the mixing bowl.
  • Toss and rub the seasonings onto the pork ribs. Marinate well. Keep in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 360°F.
  • Place and arrange the pork ribs onto the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 20 minutes. Lightly coat the pork ribs with honey.
  • Turn the pork ribs. Cook for another 15 minutes
  • Transfer the ribs to plates and serve with your favorite side dishes

AIR FRYER RIBS



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The air fryer makes these ribs a snap to fix and cook, and they come out tender and juicy every time.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds pork ribs
2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning (or seasoning for pork)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce ( store-bought or homemade )

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Set the air fryer temperature to 370 F and preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Cut the slab of ribs into 4 pieces. Rub them all over with the barbecue seasoning mixture, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Spray the air fryer basket lightly with vegetable oil spray or rub it with a paper towel dipped in a small amount of vegetable oil. Place the ribs in the basket, meaty side down. Cook the ribs for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the ribs over and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Brush the ribs with some of the barbecue sauce and cook for about 2 minutes longer.
  • Cut the ribs into smaller portions and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 318 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 64 g, SaturatedFat 28 g, Sodium 969 mg, Sugar 16 g, Fat 94 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AIR FRYER SPARERIBS



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We used an air fryer to turn spareribs into a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Separating the ribs helps them to fit in the fryer, cook quickly and get an even, golden crust all over. Make sure you dip them in the warm barbeque sauce immediately after they are done cooking--they'll absorb more flavor while still hot.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons paprika
1 full rack St. Louis-style pork ribs, separated (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons pepper and 1 teaspoon of the paprika in a large bowl until well combined. Add the ribs and toss to coat, pressing the seasoning into each rib.
  • Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 350 degrees F. Transfer the ribs to the fryer basket and cook until the ribs are tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, 3/4 cup water and the remaining 2 teaspoons paprika in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is melted and the sauce is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
  • Once the ribs are cooked, dip each one into the sauce, letting any excess run off. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.

AIR FRYER BBQ BABY BACK RIBS



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These air-fried ribs are about as close to the low and slow as you can get without all the wait! The rub creates a great color and gives a nice bark.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ teaspoon Greek seasoning
⅓ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Strip the membrane from the back of the ribs, cut the ribs into 4 equal portions.
  • Combine brown sugar, white sugar, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, pepper, cumin, onion, and Greek seasoning in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs and place in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook ribs in the air fryer for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Brush with barbeque sauce and air fry for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 415.1 mg, Sugar 12 g

AIR FRYER BABY BACK RIBS



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Who would have thought you can prep and cook your ribs in less than an hour? Well now you can using an air fryer. Quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rack baby back ribs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Remove membrane from back of ribs and dry ribs with a paper towel. Cut rack into 4 pieces. Mix olive oil and liquid smoke in a small bowl and rub on both sides of the ribs.
  • Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder in a bowl. Season both sides of the ribs generously with seasoning mix. Let ribs rest for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place ribs bone-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Cook for 15 minutes. Flip ribs over (meat-side down) and cook an additional 10 minutes. Remove ribs from air fryer and brush bone-side of ribs with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Place basket back in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip ribs over, brush meat-side with remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; cook an additional 5 minutes or until desired char is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1069.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

AIR FRYER MEMPHIS-STYLE BBQ PORK RIBS



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Make this pork rib recipe in the air fryer. You can have tender, pull-apart ribs in a fraction of the traditional time.

Provided by Ben Mims

Categories     Pork Rib     Grill/Barbecue     Meat     Pork     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates     Air Fryer

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds individually cut St. Louis-style pork spareribs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the salt, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, mustard powder, and pepper. Add the ribs and toss and rub the seasonings into them with your hands until they're fully coated.
  • Arrange the ribs in the air fryer basket standing up on their ends and leaned up against the wall of the basket and each other. Cook at 350°F until the ribs are tender inside and golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 35 minutes. Transfer the ribs to plates and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs or spare ribs are the best choices for air frying. They are tender and cook quickly.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and cut them into individual pieces. Season the ribs with your favorite rub or marinade.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes before cooking the ribs.
  • Cook the ribs: Place the ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the ribs and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes more, or until the ribs are cooked through and tender.
  • Glaze the ribs: If you want to glaze the ribs, brush them with your favorite glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Let the ribs rest: Let the ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Air fryer pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give air fryer pork ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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