Air Fryer Pork Ribs
Air fry baby back ribs at 380°F for about 30 minutes, flipping at 15 and glazing with BBQ sauce at the end.
Cook Temp
380°F
193°C
Total Time
40
minutes
Flip At
15
minutes
Servings
4
🌡️ Internal temp target: 145°F (63°C)
Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbsBaby back ribs
- 2 tbspBrown sugar
- 1 tbspPaprika
- 1 tspGarlic powder
- 1.5 tspSalt
- 1/2 cupBBQ sauce
Instructions
- 1
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and cut into sections that fit your basket.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, then rub all over the ribs.
- 3
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- 4
Cook meat-side down for 15 minutes.
- 5
Flip and cook for another 12 minutes.
- 6
Brush with BBQ sauce and cook a final 3 minutes to glaze.
- 7
Ribs are safe at 145°F (63°C), but cook to 190-203°F for fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Rest 5 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
32g
Protein
34g
Fat
12g
Carbs
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.
FAQ
Gear Used in This Recipe
Silicone Basting Brush
Glazes ribs with BBQ sauce without shedding bristles.
Instant-Read Thermometer
Track ribs to that tender 200°F sweet spot.
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