Ritz Country Fried Ribs with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, created by Dinosau

Learn how to fry ribs with this delicious recipe for tender St. Louis ribs coated in crushed Ritz crackers, then pan-fried until golden and crisp.

• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr
• Calories: 897 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
• 3 racks St. Louis style ribs
• 2 sleeves RITZ Crackers
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, for ribs
• 1.25 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup finely chopped chives
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a shallow baking pan and pour 1 cup water into the pan.

Step 3

Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place ribs onto the prepared rack, meaty side up.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until you can gently tear the meat between the bones or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads 180 degrees F (83 degrees C), 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.

Step 5

Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a small bowl. Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely crushed; you should get about 2 cups crumbs. Mix together crumbs, 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper, granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a second shallow bowl.

Step 6

Dredge ribs in flour, dip in eggs, then press in crumb mixture to coat. Set aside.

Step 7

Heat oil in a deep 9-inch skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ribs meat-side down into hot oil; ribs should be about 3/4 covered with oil. Working in batches, fry ribs in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain ribs on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 8

While ribs are still hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.

Step 9

Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, cheese, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl until well combined.

Step 10

Serve ribs with dressing.