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Air Fryer BBQ Baby Back Ribs

These air fryer ribs are about as close to the low-and-slow as you can get without all the wait! The rub creates great color and adds extra flavor.

close up on a bunch of air fryer bbq baby back ribs sliced
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 pounds baby back pork ribs

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon granulated onion

  • ¼ teaspoon Greek seasoning (Optional)

  • ⅓ cup barbeque sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Strip membrane from the back of ribs. Cut ribs into 4 equal portions.

    Membrane pulled off ribs

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    Ribs cut into four equal parts.

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  3. Combine brown sugar, white sugar, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, pepper, cumin, onion, and Greek seasoning in a small bowl.

    Spice mixture combined in a bowl.

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  4. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in the air fryer basket.

    Spice mixture rubbed over the rib pieces.

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    Ribs placed in the air fryer basket.

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  5. Cook ribs in the preheated air fryer for 30 minutes, turning once halfway. Brush with barbeque sauce, then air-fry for 5 more minutes.

    Ribs done cooking in the air fryer.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

615 Calories
44g Fat
16g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 615
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 57%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 565mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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