Unlocking the Ultimate BBQ Feast: Air Fryer Ribs in Under 30 Minutes
Ingredients Needed:
Baby Back Pork Ribs – Optimal size ensures perfect air fryer fit.
Brown Sugar
Chili Powder
Dried Parsley
Salt & Pepper
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Cayenne Pepper
BBQ Sauce
How To Make:
Step 1: Liberation from Silverskin Shackles
Begin the journey to rib perfection by freeing the ribs from the silverskin. A swift slide of a butter knife underneath followed by a gentle tug with a paper towel sets the ribs free, allowing flavors to infuse every corner.
Step 2: Individual Rib Liberation
With precision, wield your knife to separate each rib from its brethren, ensuring each receives its share of flavor and tenderness.
Step 3: The Spice Alchemy
In a bowl, concoct a magical blend of spices and brown sugar, ensuring every rib is coated in this flavorful elixir, promising a taste sensation like no other.
Step 4: The Air Fryer Ballet
Preheat your air fryer to the perfect temperature, allowing it to become the stage for your culinary masterpiece. Carefully arrange each rib, giving them ample space to dance in the hot air currents.
Step 5: The Culinary Performance
Watch in awe as your ribs sizzle and crisp, transforming into succulent bites of perfection in a mere 25 minutes. This method, while quick, promises to rival the flavors achieved through traditional smoking methods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why This Method Works?
Though traditionalists may scoff at the notion of rapid rib preparation, the air fryer method delivers tender, juicy ribs that stand as a testament to modern culinary innovation.
Is it the same as smoking ribs?
While it doesn’t replicate the slow, smoky process of traditional rib smoking, the air fryer method offers a convenient and equally delicious alternative for those craving barbecue perfections in a fraction of the time.
Air Fryer Ribs
4
servings5
minutes30
minutes391
kcalDeliciously Simple Air Fryer Ribs: Flavor Explosion in Just 30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 lb baby back ribs
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the silverskin membrane from the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel.
- Cut between each rib bone to create individual rib sections.
- Combine the spices and brown sugar in a bowl, then evenly coat each rib section.
- Place the ribs in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is enough space for air circulation.
- Cook at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, then flip each rib over and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Flip the ribs once more, increase the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the ribs reach an internal temperature between 190-200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the ribs from the air fryer and loosely cover with foil. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Dive into the flavor explosion and enjoy your perfectly cooked air fryer ribs!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 391kcal
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
- Sodium: 777mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 14g
