🥓 Pork
Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs with Smoky BBQ Glaze
Tender pork ribs cooked quickly in the air fryer and glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for a savory dinner.
🥘 Ingredients
piece (approx. 500-700g) baby back pork ribs — 1 (1.1-1.5 lbs)
teaspoon salt — 1
teaspoon black pepper — 1/2
teaspoon garlic powder — 1
teaspoon onion powder — 1
teaspoon smoked paprika — 1
tablespoon brown sugar — 1
3-4 tablespoons BBQ sauce (for glaze)
tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil) — 1
👨🍳 Steps
1Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (use a paper towel to grip and pull it off).
2Rinse the ribs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3Prepare the dry rub: mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Rub the mixture all over the ribs.
4Cover the ribs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better for deeper flavor).
5Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 5 minutes.
6Cut the rack into halves or quarters to fit in the air fryer basket. Lightly brush with olive oil using a pastry brush or spray.
7Cook for 25-30 minutes at 190°C (375°F), turning the ribs halfway through.
8During the last 5-7 minutes of cooking, generously brush the ribs with BBQ sauce on both sides and let caramelize.
9Check internal temperature: at least 63°C (145°F) for safety, but for tender ribs that pull off the bone, aim for 88-93°C (190-200°F).
10Remove ribs from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11Serve hot, with extra BBQ sauce on top and optional garnishes like chopped parsley or sesame seeds.
🛒 Shopping List
1 rack baby back ribs (approx. 500-700g), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3-4 tbsp BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil