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Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs
Crispy and flavorful air fryer country-style ribs ready in less than 30 minutes. An easy-to-follow recipe that will impress everyone at the table!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dry rub:
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Note 1
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- pinch of cayenne pepper to taste
- pinch of teaspoon allspice
Pork ribs:
- 2 lbs country-style pork ribs 1 kg, Note 2
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce more if required, Note 3
Instructions
Dry rub:
- Gather and measure all the spices into a medium bowl. ½ tablespoon brown sugar + ½ tablespoon garlic powder + 1tsp cumin + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ¾ teaspoon onion powder + ¾ teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon oregano + pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste) + pinch of allspice
- Mix all the spices with a spoon or whisk until they are well combined, and ensure no clumps.
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Country-style pork ribs:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F/190°C as instructed by the manufacturer. Mine needs 3 minutes of preheating.
- Season ribs: In the meantime, dry the ribs with a paper towel. Place them on a large cutting board or plate and sprinkle them with dry rub on both sides. Massage the seasoning into the meat.2 lbs/ 1 kg ribs
- Air fry: Place the country-style ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Glaze: Increase the air fryer’s temperature to 400°F/200°C. Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce and air fry them for another 5 minutes or until sticky, shiny, and cooked through.
- The cooking time depends on your machine and the thickness of the ribs. Check the internal temperature; it should be 145°F/63°C (Note 2).
Notes
- Heat: I use sweet smoked paprika powder. If you choose hot, adjust the amount to suit you. Cayenne pepper should also be used to taste.
- Pork ribs: I use bone-in ribs, each one weighing about 7 oz/ 200 g; if your pieces are thinner or thicker, you might need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Boneless ribs are excellent, but you might want to adjust the cooking time; check if they are done sooner.
- Sauce: Use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion from 4
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
554IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 4 | |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.