Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs

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Crispy and flavorful air fryer country-style ribs ready in less than 30 minutes. An easy-to-follow recipe that will impress everyone at the table!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Adina

Gather and measure all the spices into a medium bowl.
½ tablespoon brown sugar + ½ tablespoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon cumin + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ¾ teaspoon onion powder + ¾ teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon oregano + pinch of cayenne pepper + pinch of teaspoon allspice
Mix all the spices with a spoon or whisk until they are well combined, and ensure no clumps.

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F/190°C as instructed by the manufacturer. Mine needs 3 minutes of preheating.
Season ribs: In the meantime, dry the ribs with a paper towel. Place them on a large cutting board or plate and sprinkle them with dry rub on both sides. Massage the seasoning into the meat.
2 lbs country-style pork ribs
Air fry: Place the country-style ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Glaze: Increase the air fryer’s temperature to 400°F/200°C. Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce and air fry them for another 5 minutes or until sticky, shiny, and cooked through.
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
The cooking time depends on your machine and the thickness of the ribs. Check the internal temperature; it should be 145°F/63°C (Note 2).

Heat: I use sweet smoked paprika powder. If you choose hot, adjust the amount to suit you. Cayenne pepper should also be used to taste.
Pork ribs: I use bone-in ribs, each one weighing about 7 oz/ 200 g; if your pieces are thinner or thicker, you might need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Boneless ribs are excellent, but you might want to adjust the cooking time; check if they are done sooner.
Sauce: Use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce.