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Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Ribs - BBQ ribs: Master fall-off-the-bone tender ribs in your air fryer with this easy 45-minute recipe. Sticky, sweet, and incredibly deli

Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Ribs

BBQ ribs: Master fall-off-the-bone tender ribs in your air fryer with this easy 45-minute recipe. Sticky, sweet, and incredibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds St. Louis style spare ribs rack, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons rib rub seasoning, optional
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing

Method
 

  1. If needed, remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs. Carefully use a knife to loosen one edge of the membrane from the rib. Hold with a paper towel to get a less-slippery grip, and pull the membrane off.
  2. Cut the ribs into sections 2 ribs wide.
  3. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. If using, sprinkle with rib rub seasoning.
  4. Place the seasoned ribs into the air fryer basket, bone side up, in a single layer.
  5. Air Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip the ribs to bone side down and continue to Air Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 more minutes, or until tender and cooked through.
  7. Brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
  8. Air Fry at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 3 minutes to glaze the BBQ sauce onto the ribs.

Notes

- For an even richer flavor, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before seasoning. A paper towel can help you grip it.
- Ensure ribs are in a single layer in the air fryer for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Internal temperature for pork ribs should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.