Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Using an air fryer to make these baby back ribs cuts down on cook time and produces a tasty dinner that's quick and easy — perfect for any weeknight!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 445 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 rack baby back ribs
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Remove membrane from back of ribs and dry ribs with a paper towel. Cut rack into 4 pieces. Mix olive oil and liquid smoke in a small bowl and rub on both sides of the ribs.

Step 3

Place ribs bone-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 4

Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a bowl. Season both sides of the ribs generously with seasoning mix. Let ribs rest for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Step 5

Cook for 15 minutes. Flip ribs over (meat-side down) and cook an additional 10 minutes. Remove ribs from air fryer and brush bone-side of ribs with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Place basket back in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip ribs over, brush meat side with remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, and cook an additional 5 minutes or until desired char is achieved.