Air Fryer Dry Rub Ribs
Enjoy tender and flavorful baby back ribs with a savory dry rub, all made quickly in your air fryer!
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
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix your spices, liquid smoke, and olive oil.
- Rub it all over the ribs, covering them well.
- Cut the ribs to fit your air fryer, if necessary.
Cooking
- Place the ribs into the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees F (air fryer setting) and cook for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy! (Optional: Brush with BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes to set the glaze.)
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.