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
Equipment
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Galbi (Korean Short Ribs) at 400°F for 18 minutes. 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.
You need: 2 lbs LA-style flanken-cut short ribs, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 Asian pear, grated, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 green onions, sliced, steamed rice for serving. This recipe serves 4 with 450 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Galbi (Korean Short Ribs) takes 18 minutes total at 400°F. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with steamed rice and lettuce wraps.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 18 minutes at 400°F.
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