Air Fryer Country Ribs

How to Make Air Fryer Country Ribs

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   Step 1: Trim and apply the rub

   Pat ribs dry with paper towels and trim any large bits of excess fat. In a small bowl combine oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper; rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the ribs so they are lightly coated.

   For this step

   • 2 1/2 lbCountry-style pork ribs
   • 1 tbspNeutral oil (vegetable or canola)
   • 2 tbspPacked brown sugar
   • 1 tbspSmoked paprika
   • 1 tspGarlic powder
   • 1 1/2 tspKosher salt
   • 1 tspFreshly ground black pepper
   
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   Step 2: Preheat and air-fry until browned

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place ribs in a single layer in the basket (work in batches if needed) and cook 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the exterior is nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (63°C); for more tender, shreddable ribs you may cook toward the upper end of the time range.
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   Step 3: Sauce and caramelize

   Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce on all exposed surfaces. Return to the air fryer and cook an additional 3–5 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until the sauce is glossy and set, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupYour favorite BBQ sauce
   
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   Step 4: Rest and serve

   Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice between bones if applicable, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspFresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

1. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and trim any large bits of excess fat. In a small bowl combine oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper; rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the ribs so they are lightly coated.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place ribs in a single layer in the basket (work in batches if needed) and cook 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the exterior is nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (63°C); for more tender, shreddable ribs you may cook toward the upper end of the time range.
3. Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce on all exposed surfaces. Return to the air fryer and cook an additional 3–5 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until the sauce is glossy and set, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
4. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice between bones if applicable, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.