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Air fryer ribs coated in barbecue sauce on butcher paper served on a platter.

Air Fryer Ribs

Cook these fall off the bone air fryer ribs in just 30 minutes for the perfect mid week meal without needing to slow cook for hours.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 627
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Paprika
  • 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 cups BBQ Sauce
  • 2 pounds Baby Back Ribs

Method
 

  1. Mix your dry rub spices, paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, together in a bowl then rub them all over the surface of the ribs and place into your air fryer.
  2. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 10 minutes.
  3. Next, coat the ribs in your favorite bbq sauce, air fry for 5 minutes, open the basket and coat once more, then cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. *if you want a little extra char on the bbq sauce, air fryer for an additional 5 minutes

Notes

Store Leftover Ribs

  • Any leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The ribs will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
  • Be sure to wait until your ribs have cooled down to room temperature before putting them in the fridge.

Reheat Ribs In The Air Fryer

  • The air fryer is the perfect way to reheat ribs! Simply place your leftover ribs in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 350 degrees F for 5-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, and cook until they are warmed all the way through.
  • You can also brush a bit of sauce onto the ribs before reheating if you'd like them extra saucy.