Air Fryer Galbi (Korean Short Ribs)
Air Fryer Galbi (Korean Short Ribs) is made with LA-style flanken-cut short ribs, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes to serve 4. 450 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Soak short ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to draw out excess blood, then drain and pat dry.
- 2
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, grated pear, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Marinate ribs for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 3
Remove ribs from marinade and shake off excess. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip ribs and cook for another 6-8 minutes until edges are caramelized and slightly charred.
- 5
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with steamed rice and lettuce wraps.
Tip: Flanken-cut (cross-cut) short ribs are essential for galbi — they cook quickly and absorb marinade across the exposed bone cross-sections. Ask your butcher to cut them about 1/4-inch thick.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 18 minutes vs ~29 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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