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Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Smoky Dry Rub Guide

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy ribs with a crispy, smoky crust using an easy dry rub and air fryer cooking method. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings without the grill mess.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style), trimmed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if attached and pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend evenly.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the ribs and rub it all over the meat. Sprinkle the dry rub generously on both sides, pressing it in with your fingers.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Place ribs in the air fryer basket bone side down without overlapping. Cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Flip ribs carefully using tongs and cook for another 10-15 minutes until a deep reddish-brown crust forms and ribs are crispy.
  7. Remove ribs and tent loosely with foil to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tenderness and better flavor absorption. Pat ribs dry to ensure crispiness. Flip ribs halfway through cooking for even crust. Add BBQ sauce in the last 3 minutes if desired to avoid burning sugars. Ventilate kitchen as sugar caramelizing may cause smoke. Cook ribs in batches if air fryer basket is small.

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