Air Fryer Spare Ribs With BBQ Sauce
Make these juicy Air Fryer Spare Ribs With Barbecue Sauce for your next weeknight dinner! These fall-off-the-bone tender ribs are quick and easy to make using your favorite BBQ sauce in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 768kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rack spare ribs cut into 4 sections
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce for glazing
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back of the spare ribs.
- Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dry mustard powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the ribs with olive oil and then generously cover the ribs in the spice mix, covering all sides.
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F. Place the rib sections meat side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes at 385°F. Flip the ribs over, and cook for 10-15 minutes at 385°F, until the pork is done and the internal temperature is 190°F.
- Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and air fry for 3 minutes more at 385°F.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a butter knife to gently lift the membrane (or silverskin) from the bone side of the ribs and pull it away using a paper towel to help grip.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the ribs in batches.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to test for doneness. The meat will be most tender at around 202°F to 203°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
