Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs
Tender, juicy inside with a sticky, caramelized crust — no grill needed! 🔥😍
🛒 Ingredients
1 rack baby back ribs (about 2–2½ lbs)
1 tbsp olive oil
Dry Rub:
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder (optional)
For Finishing:
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
🥩 1️⃣ Prep the Ribs
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (slide a knife under it and pull off with a paper towel).
Pat dry with paper towels.
Rub olive oil all over the ribs.
🌶️ 2️⃣ Season
Mix all dry rub ingredients together.
Coat ribs evenly on both sides.
Cut the rack in half if needed to fit your air fryer.
🔥 3️⃣ Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
Place ribs meat-side down in the basket.
Cook for 20 minutes.
Flip and cook another 15–20 minutes, until tender and internal temp reaches about 190–200°F for fall-apart texture.
🍯 4️⃣ Sauce & Caramelize
Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes until sauce bubbles and caramelizes.
⏱️ Rest & Serve
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.