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Easy Air Fryer Ribs: The Ultimate Guide to Tender, Juicy, Fall-Off-the-Bone Perfection

Easy Air Fryer Ribs: The Ultimate Guide to Tender, Juicy, Fall-Off-the-Bone Perfection
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Once you try these Easy Air Fryer Ribs, you may never cook ribs another way. In just 25 minutes, the air fryer delivers tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a deliciously seasoned crust and sticky BBQ finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you want big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork back ribs

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Cut the rack of ribs into smaller sections so they fit comfortably in your air fryer basket.

  • Season all sides of the ribs generously with salt and black pepper.

  • Place the ribs meaty side down in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and cook for 20 minutes.

  • At the 10-minute mark, flip the ribs using tongs. Continue cooking for the remaining 10 minutes.

  • Check doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 190°F (88°C) for tender ribs.

  • Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and cook for 5 more minutes, meaty side up, at the same temperature.

  • Remove the ribs from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes. Brush with additional BBQ sauce if desired, then serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed for even cooking.

  • Resting is key to allow juices to redistribute and keep the ribs moist.

  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce, sweet or smoky, to customize the flavor.

  • For extra caramelization, add 1–2 more minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.

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