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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Name: Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper; 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2.5 lbs); 1 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp honey

4.8(5)

30 min

Time

380°F

Temp

420 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Dry Rub

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper

Ribs

1 rack baby back ribs (about 2.5 lbs)

1 cup BBQ sauce

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Remove membrane from back of ribs. Rub generously with the dry rub on all sides.
2
Cut rack in half to fit the air fryer. Wrap each half tightly in foil.
3
Air fry in foil at 380°F for 20 minutes to steam-tenderize.
4
Remove foil. Brush with BBQ sauce mixed with vinegar and honey.
5
Air fry unwrapped at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, brushing with more sauce halfway, until caramelized and sticky.

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Tip: The foil stage is critical — it steams the ribs tender. Without it, they'll be tough. The membrane on the back MUST come off or ribs won't be tender. Grab it with a paper towel for grip. The vinegar in the glaze cuts the sweetness.

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