🍖 Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs — Ready in Minutes! 🔥
Looking for the fastest way to enjoy tender, juicy baby back ribs without the hassle of boiling or slow cooking? Say hello to your new favorite recipe! These ribs come out perfectly charred on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside — all thanks to your trusty air fryer. 😍
Ingredients:
- 3 lb rack of pork baby back ribs
- 3 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for dipping!)
Instructions:
- Prep the ribs: Peel off the silverskin from the back of the ribs. Then cut the rack into 2-3 sections that fit nicely into your air fryer basket. 🐷✂️
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 380°F and let it warm up for 5 minutes. 🔥
- Make the spice rub: Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat both sides of your ribs generously with this flavorful rub. 🌶️🧄
- Air fry the ribs: Place the rib sections meat side down in the basket. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 10-12 minutes. ⏲️👩🍳
- Add the BBQ magic: Brush your ribs with BBQ sauce to your heart’s desire. Pop them back into the air fryer for a final 5 minutes to caramelize that sauce. 🍯🍖
- Rest & serve: Let your ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps all those juices redistribute for ultimate tenderness. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping! 😋🍽️
These ribs are the perfect quick fix when you’re craving something smoky, sweet, and finger-licking good without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or weekend treat, your air fryer just leveled up your rib game! 🎉🔥