Once you try this recipe for air fryer ribs, you’ll never make them any other way!
Is it possible to have succulent, fall-off-the-bone ribs ready in just 25 minutes? With the air fryer, it is.
And these ribs will blow your taste buds away!
Honestly, I didn’t think it would work. I like my ribs grilled. Or baked.
But my desire to try, finger-licking ribs in less than an hour was stronger.
So I tried it. And it changed my life!
If you’re a meat-lover, you have to try these air fryer ribs today. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Want to make your loved ones’ jaws drop and their mouths water? If you’re cooking only one thing this week, let it be these air fryer ribs.
Thanks to the air fryer, you and your family can enjoy the best-tasting ribs. Even on a busy weeknight!
It doesn’t take much to make the most drool-worthy BBQ ribs! Four ingredients are all you’ll need:
The the best way to test for doneness is to use a meat thermometer.
According to the USDA, cooked pork ribs are safe to eat a temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the meat’s tissues and collagens have a higher melting point. So at 145 degrees, the ribs will still be tough and rubbery.
You’ll want the temperature to be somewhere between 185 to 203 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you don’t have a thermometer, let visual cues guide you. The meat should pull away from the bone, revealing 1/2-inch of the bone at the thinner end.
That thin, silver membrane on the underside of the ribs is completely edible. Technically, you need not remove it, though I highly suggest you do.
You see, as the membrane cooks, it gets super tough and bothersome to eat. Without it, the ribs will be 10 times more tender and flavorful.
Don’t worry, removing the membrane is very easy. Here’s how:
If it’s too slippery, use a dry kitchen towel or paper towel to help with your grip.
When slow cooking your meat, it’s important to use indirect heat. That said, whenever I cook ribs on the grill, I place the bony side down first.
However, this is not the case when using the air fryer. The whole process takes only 20 minutes. So, you want to expose the meaty side to direct heat as much as possible.
With this in mind, it makes more sense to cook the ribs with the meaty side down first.
Flip the ribs over after 10 minutes, and cook the other side for another 10.
Make your ribs a meal with these delicious side options!