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Juicy and tender country-style ribs in air fryer

Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs

Samantha Erb
A juicy and flavorful country-style rib covered in BBQ sauce for the ultimate air fryer dinner.
4.38 from 48 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -5 servings
Calories 536 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F. Combine the paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Trim the ribs, if necessary, and spray or rub them with cooking oil, then sprinkle the ribs with the seasoning, massaging in it on all sides.
  • Place the country-style ribs in the air fryer in an even layer. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through at the 10-minute mark.
  • When the timer goes off, brush them with a thin layer of BBQ sauce, then place them back in the basket and cook for 5-8 more minutes.
  • Serve with additional BBQ sauce.

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Notes

How to Cook Frozen Country-Style Ribs in the Air Fryer:

  1. Prepare the ribs through step 2, then freeze in a plastic zipper bag.
  2. When ready to cook, spray the inside of the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place the frozen ribs inside in a single layer. Cook at 380 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping once more halfway through the cooking time at the 10-minute mark.
  3. When the timer goes off, remove the ribs from the fryer. Brush the ribs with a thin layer of BBQ sauce, then place them back in the basket and cook for 8-10 more minutes at 400 degrees F. 
  4. Serve with additional BBQ sauce.

How to Reheat Country-Style Ribs in the Air Fryer:

  1. Spray the inside of the air fryer basket, then place the ribs inside. Air fry at 380 for 5 minutes, until warmed through.  
  2. Serve with additional BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 987mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
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