Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Remove and discard membrane from back of ribs; pat ribs dry with a paper towel. Cut rack into 4 pieces. Combine olive oil and liquid smoke in a small bowl; rub onto both sides of ribs.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a bowl. Generously season both sides of ribs with brown sugar mixture; set ribs aside to enhance the flavor, 30 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place ribs, bone-sides down, in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching, cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 15 minutes; flip ribs, meat-sides down, and cook 10 minutes more.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove ribs from air fryer; brush 1/2 cup barbecue sauce onto bone-sides of ribs. Place basket back in the air fryer; cook 5 minutes. Flip ribs; brush meat-sides with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Cook until desired char is achieved, about 5 minutes more.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)