Fall-Off-The-Bone Air Fryer BBQ Ribs Recipe

Published May 15, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Whip It Up With Jay via YouTube

If you haven’t tried BBQ ribs yet, then you’re missing out on an incredibly delicious dish! Now is the perfect time for you to give it a try, and if you don’t have an oven or grill, but you own an air fryer, then you’re in luck because this easy recipe by Whip It Up With Jay on YouTube will show you how to cook this in the air fryer!

This version of BBQ ribs tastes just as good and is so tender that the meat just falls off the bone. You can also adjust the taste to your preference and use your favorite seasonings or BBQ sauce for this, and if you like a little bit of kick, then feel free to add some, too!

Ingredients for Air-Fried BBQ Ribs:

1 slab of baby back ribs
Fresh sprigs of thyme
2 cups of chicken broth
BBQ sauce, your favorite

Seasoning Mixture

2 tsp of salt
2 tsp of ground black pepper
2 tsp of smoked paprika
2 tsp of garlic powder
2 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of ground mustard
A pinch of ground red pepper

How to Make Air-Fried BBQ Ribs:

Step 1

Prepare and clean the ribs, then pat them dry, and flip them over to a flat surface. Remove the membrane pulling it right off, then slice the ribs into individual pieces, and drizzle it with oil. Rub the oil into the rib pieces, then mix the seasonings in a small bowl until uniform, and sprinkle them over the rib pieces.

Step 2

Give them a good mix and rub the seasonings in until all sides are evenly coated, then place them in a pot along with the sprigs of thyme, and pour in the broth. Cover the pot with the lid, then place the pot on a stove over medium to medium-high heat, and let them cook for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Place the cooked ribs in the air fryer basket or tray, then set the air fryer to 400°F, and fry the ribs for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Place the cooked ribs in a bowl, then pour in the BBQ sauce, and give them a good toss until evenly coated. Serve and enjoy!