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Korean-inspired short ribs in air fryer
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Short Ribs in the Air Fryer

For a quick dinner, try these marinated short ribs in the air fryer! Korean-inspired flavors and tender beef make this dish irresistible.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 661kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 ½ pounds boneless beef short ribs

Instructions

  • In a large plastic zipper bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, green onions, and garlic. Add the ribs and massage the marinade around them. Remove the air from the bag, seal it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the bag and discard the leftover marinade.
  • Place the short in the air fryer in a single layer and air fry for 8 minutes. Flip, then cook for another 5-8 minutes, to your desired doneness (13 to 16 minutes total).

Notes

How to Cook Frozen Short Ribs in the Air Fryer:

  1. Prepare the ribs through step 1, marinating for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Remove and discard the marinade, then freeze the ribs in the plastic zipper bag.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the ribs in a single layer and air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.

How to Reheat Short Ribs in the Air Fryer:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. Place the leftover short ribs in the air fryer and cook for 6 minutes, until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Sugar: 8g