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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

If you are looking for a simple and easy yet delicious recipe for those busy family weeknights, then this air fryer baby back ribs recipe might just be up your street.

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes as it’s so quick to get together. While traditional ribs are cooked slowly in the oven to get the right flavor, you can get great results with much less time preparation using the air fryer.  It can be as basic as buying a pack of bbq ribs and your favorite BBQ sauce. Easy, fast, and satisfying.

Just a note, these ribs are fully cooked when you purchase them. So, if you are using uncooked ribs, you really need to cook them longer.

This recipe will work for any packaged ribs you find in the grocery store including, Lloyd’s, Plumrose, Jack Daniel’s, etc.

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients:

  • Baby back ribs
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Liquid smoke your favorite one

Simple Directions:

  1. Start by patting the ribs down with a paper towel, then add the salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. After you rub it into the ribs, leave for about 5 minutes.
  2. Rub the BBQ Sauce over the rib. Covering both the top and the bottom of the ribs.
  3. Place the ribs into the air fryer basket.
    Set the time for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, and then flip them for another 7-10 minutes.  Baste the ribs with additional BBQ Sauce.
  4. Check the internal temperature of the ribs, they should be at 145 degrees F.
  5. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Top Tips For This Recipe:

  • The timing of the recipe will be different depending on whether you have bought already cooked or raw baby back ribs. Already cooked ribs will be about half the cook time of raw ribs, however, this is still dependent on the size and thickness of the ribs you are cooking. 
  • It’s always a good idea to check the internal temperature of your ribs before you’re finished cooking. Pork should reach at least 145℉ however for really tender results cook them until 165℉ to 195℉. 
  • Make sure that you have all of the equipment you need for your air fryer before cooking such as Air fryer liners (affiliate link), a thermometer to check the meat temperature 

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs FAQ-

Should you remove the membrane before cooking your ribs?

If you are cooking your ribs from raw, it’s a good idea to remove the membrane from the ribs so that your bbq sauce can fully penetrate the meat. Leaving the membrane on stops the sauce from adhering to and soaking in leaving the meatless flavorsome. 

If you have bought pre-cooked ribs then this step will already be done for you.

What types of already cooked ribs are suitable for this recipe?

Any store-bought ribs such as Lloyd’s, Plumrose, Jack Daniel’s, etc.

Can you use any BBQ sauce?

Yes, any. Preferably you’re favorite. 

Here Are Other Tried & True Rib Recipes–

AIR FRYER BABY BACK RIBS (WITH HOMEMADE RUB)

EASY AIR FRYER, THE JUICIEST AND MOST TENDER SMOKED BBQ RIBS

AIR FRYER, Korean-style BEEF SHORT RIBS

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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: ForkToSpoon.com
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
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One of the easiest ways to make ribs, and they are fabulous! The ribs I used in this recipe were fully cooked. If you are using uncooked ribs, the time will be greater.


Ingredients

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  • 1 rack baby back ribs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce, more if you like to baste them.

Instructions

  1. Start by patting the ribs down with a paper towel, then add the salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. After you rub it into the ribs, leave for about 5 minutes.
  2. Rub the BBQ Sauce over the rib. Covering both the top and the bottom of the ribs.
  3. Place the ribs into the air fryer basket.
  4. Set the time for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, and then flip them for another 7-10 minutes.  Baste the ribs with additional BBQ Sauce.
  5. Check the internal temperature of the ribs. They should be at 145 degrees F.
  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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  1. Annabelle says

    I’ve never worked with “liquid smoke”. How much do you use? Do you put it directly on the ribs or do you add it to the BBQ sauce? I saw that it comes in different flavors. Which one do you like the best?
    My store only had two kinds, I picked the Hickory Smoke, I don’t know why and I’m anxious to use it on your rib recipe. Thanks for any help.

    Reply
    • Laurie says

      Hickory Smoke is really good. You only use a few, it will make a great difference, it brings out a great level of flavor. You can brush it on to any meat item, I usually brush it on to hamburgers, and it tastes amazing, so just brush some onto the ribs, and let me know what you think, best, Laurie

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  2. Steve says

    5 stars
    Wow! Tried this tonight! I was skeptical to say the least so I did a test trial on 2 ribs and wow. They passed ! So I finished the rest. 12 minutes on one side and 8 on the other with bbq sauce on the last 5 minutes. The Fam said it’s the best ribs I’ve ever made ! Even beat the instant pot! Thanks so much !!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. randy q hogenmiller says

    pork at 145 degrees?

    Reply
    • Laurie says

      According to the pork website, https://www.pork.org/cooking/pork-temperature/

      Reply
  4. Alexandra says

    5 stars
    First time air fryer ribs. OMG, this was absolutely amazing! Made a 1/2 slab for hubby and me with air fryer wedge potatoes!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Margaret says

    5 stars
    These were delicious. Added sauce the last 5 min. Will definitely make again

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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