Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

No meal makes a statement like air fried ribs. The recipe of today is delicious Barbecue Baby Back Ribs . These stunning ribs are packed with sweet and savory flavors that leave you wanting more after each bite. With a simple recipe that only takes 45 minutes, this meal is perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients

• 1 rack pork baby back ribs 
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1½ teaspoons black pepper 
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ cup barbecue sauce

How To Cook?

• Step 1

Peel the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a dinner knife under the membrane and over the bone. Lift and loosen the membrane until it tears, then hold the edge of the membrane with a paper towel to pull it off.

Note: The membrane may come off in one whole piece, or you may need to remove it in smaller pieces.

• Step 2

Preheat air fryer oven temperature to 380°F.

Cut the rack into 3 equal sections, then dry the ribs thoroughly with paper towels.

• Step 3

Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and mustard powder in a small bowl and mix until combined. 

• Step 4

Season the ribs on both sides with the spice mixture.

• Step 5

Wrap each section of ribs tightly with foil, then place the ribs meat-side down into the preheated air fryer oven. 

Set temperature to 380°F and time to 25 minutes, then start air fryer oven.

• Step 6

Remove the ribs when done and carefully unwrap the aluminum foil. 

• Step 7

Brush the ribs on each side with barbecue sauce, then place them back into the air fryer oven meat-side up. Fry the ribs at 380°F for 10 minutes.

• Step 8

Remove the ribs from the air fryer when done and let cool slightly before serving.