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Air Fryer Dry Rub Ribs

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Enjoy tender and flavorful baby back ribs with a savory dry rub, all made quickly in your air fryer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Rub Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder more if you like spicy
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke fantastic on ribs!
Main Ingredient
  • 1 rack baby back ribs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix your spices, liquid smoke, and olive oil.
  2. Rub it all over the ribs, covering them well.
  3. Cut the ribs to fit your air fryer, if necessary.
Cooking
  1. Place the ribs into the air fryer.
  2. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F (air fryer setting) and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. After 20 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check if the ribs are fully cooked. If not, add a few more minutes until the internal temperature shows they are done.
  4. Plate, serve, and enjoy! (Optional: Brush with BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes to set the glaze.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Make sure to evenly coat the ribs with the spice mixture for full flavor. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes after cooking for extra tenderness.
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