Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

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Who would have thought you can prep and cook your ribs in less than an hour? Well now you can using an air fryer. Quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 rack baby back ribs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Directions

  1. Remove membrane from back of ribs and dry ribs with a paper towel. Cut rack into 4 pieces. Mix olive oil and liquid smoke in a small bowl and rub on both sides of the ribs.

  2. Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a bowl. Season both sides of the ribs generously with seasoning mix. Let ribs rest for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

  3. Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. Place ribs bone-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.

  5. Cook for 15 minutes. Flip ribs over (meat-side down) and cook an additional 10 minutes. Remove ribs from air fryer and brush bone-side of ribs with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Place basket back in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip ribs over, brush meat side with remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, and cook an additional 5 minutes or until desired char is achieved.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445 Calories
29g Fat
27g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1070mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 384mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.