The 20 Minute Air Fryer Ribs You'll Be Craving

Ever feel eluded by the idea of making ribs at home? This easy air fryer recipe proves it's super easy to do. This recipe starts with a perfect dry rub, then you simply slather on your favorite BBQ sauce to finish. It will be your new favorite main dish go-to for barbecues.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE RIBS IN AN AIR FRYER

You will need just a handful of ingredients to make this easy air fryer ribs recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get specific measurements and complete instructions.

Here is a list of the ingredients needed to make air fryer ribs.

• Rack of Baby Back Ribs
• Brown Sugar
• Sea salt & Pepper
• Smoked Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Celery Salt
• Ground Mustard
• Cayenne Pepper
• BBQ sauce

This rib recipe has a nice kick to it, thanks for the addition of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a more mild flavor, simply just omit the cayenne.

AIR FRYER RIBS INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions to make air fryer ribs are very simple. The cooking process only takes 20 minutes which is completely amazing thanks to the modern technology of air fryers.

Get ready for a delish hearty rack of ribs in under a half an hour. Score.

The first thing to do is combine the brown sugar, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, ground mustard and (optional) cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until blended perfectly.

Once the dry rub is make, rub it all over the ribs covering all sides.

Next up, place the ribs in your air fryer basket or tray and cook at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Then, baste all sides of the ribs with BBQ sauce and cook at 350° for an additional 10 minutes.

At this point, you want to use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure they are at least 165°F.

Repeat if you need to cook more ribs and prepare to serve your masterpiece!

The air fryer is a great way to cook up some tasty ribs. The process is faster than traditional methods while still producing food with an amazing texture! This recipe will become a fast favorite.

Ready for perfectly juicy and flavorful ribs in just 20 mins?

These ribs pair perfectly with this BBQ Chicken recipe.

Let me know if you made this recipe!