Description
Succulent air fryer pork ribs coated in a flavorful spice rub and finished with a glossy barbecue sauce. Perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the spice rub: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until blended into a fragrant mixture.
- Season the ribs: Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork ribs, then drizzle with olive oil, ensuring every nook is coated.
- Cook the ribs: Place the seasoned ribs into the air fryer basket. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve an even, golden brown.
- Add barbecue sauce: After cooking, brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce over the ribs. Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize.
- Rest and serve: Remove the ribs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice between the bones to serve, and watch everyone enjoy each tender morsel.
Notes
For extra tender ribs, marinate overnight in the rub. Experiment with different barbecue sauces to customize flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg