5 from 33 votes
Air Fryer Pork Ribs
Air Fryer Pork Ribs are seasoned with a rub of brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and white pepper, then cooked in the air fryer for a tender, flavorful result. The ribs are air fried in two stages: first cooked meat side down, flipped, then brushed with BBQ sauce and cooked again for a sticky glaze. This method yields ribs with a balance of smoky spice, sweet glaze, and juicy texture without grilling or oven roasting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
641 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork ribs cut in half and silver membrane removed, baby back, rack
- 1 cup BBQ sauce homemade or store-bought
Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Mix the rub ingredients in a small bowl and use the mixture to season the ribs, covering both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes.
- If needed cut the rack of ribs into a few sections, and arrange the ribs in the air fryer basket in ONE single layer, meat side down. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Using a pair of tongs, flip the ribs over, and cook for 10 minutes more.
- After that, open the basket and brush the meat generously with the bbq sauce. Air fry for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Remove onto a serving plate and allow to rest for a few minutes.
- Cover with more sauce if you prefer so and serve.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1509mg
(63%)
Potassium
772mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
1069IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1509mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1069IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.