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30 Minute Baby Back Ribs in the Air Fryer

30 Minute Baby Back Ribs in the Air Fryer

Have you ever craved some juicy, tender baby back ribs but didn't want to spend hours in the kitchen? These 30-Minute Baby Back Ribs in the Air Fryer are the perfect solution for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
  • 3 lbs Baby Back Ribs
  • Sweet and Sticky BBQ Sauce:
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Remove the membrane: Peel off the silverskin from the back of the ribs.
  2. Cut the rack of pork ribs into 2-3 sections so that it can fit into your air fryer basket.
  3. Make the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, Italian seasoning, coriander and salt, and pepper.
  4. Season the baby back ribs: Pat the ribs dry and oil with one tablespoon of oil, then rub the ribs on all sides with the spice rub.
  5. Cook the ribs in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F/190°C for 3 minutes. Once hot, place the ribs into the basket with the meat side down and cook for 15 minutes. (It’s important to let the air fryer heat up first to avoid the ribs from sticking to the basket.)
  6. Flip the ribs using kitchen tongs, and cook for 10 more minutes at 375°F/190°C.
  7. Make the BBQ sauce: While the ribs are cooking, you can add bbq sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  8. Brush with BBQ sauce: Remove the basket from the air fryer and brush generously with barbecue sauce on all sides.
  9. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook for 2 - 3 more minutes at 400°F/200°C, or until the sauce has set and darkened slightly.
  10. Remove the ribs from the basket and let them rest for 5 minutes so that the juices can redistribute through the meat.
  11. Enjoy, buen provecho!
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.