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Air fryer baby back ribs coated in barbecue sauce and served on a white platter with a side of mashed potatoes.

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Skip the grill and make juicy Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs with a simple dry rub and BBQ sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes, they're an easy way to enjoy barbecue flavor any night of the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air fryer (preferably at least 6 Quart)
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper towels
  • Basting brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slab Pork ribs (Baby back) baby back
  • 1 tbsp Kinder BBQ seasoning
  • 1 tsp Black or white pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Ground mustard
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp Light Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
  • Cut the rack into 3 to 4 sections so the ribs fit comfortably in your air fryer basket.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Kinder BBQ seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, and brown sugar. Pat the ribs dry and coat all sides with the seasoning mixture.
  • Wrap each rib section tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped ribs in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F for 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the ribs from the foil. Brush generously with BBQ sauce and return them to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and the ribs are tender.
  • Let the ribs rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Brush with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Removing the membrane helps create more tender ribs and allows the seasoning to better penetrate the meat.
  • If your rack of ribs is too large to fit in the basket, cut it into smaller sections. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for the best results.
  • The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the ribs and the size of your air fryer. The ribs are done when they are tender and the BBQ sauce is sticky and caramelized.
  • Cook the ribs through the foil-wrapped stage, then refrigerate. When ready to serve, brush with BBQ sauce and finish cooking in the air fryer.
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