30-Minute Air-Fryer BBQ Ribs - Best Caramelized Baby Back Ribs Ever!

Summary

In this video, 'Cooking Frog' demonstrates how to prepare barbecue baby back ribs using an air fryer. The process begins with removing the silver skin from the ribs and applying a homemade dry rub made from brown sugar, paprika, and spices. After prepping the ribs, they're cooked in the air fryer at 380°F for 25 minutes, with a flip halfway through. In the final stage, barbecue sauce is added, and the ribs are cooked at 390°F for 5 more minutes, achieving a caramelized, sticky-sweet finish. Perfectly tender and delicious, these ribs are ready to enjoy.

Takeaways

• 🍖 The recipe is for making barbecue baby back ribs using an air fryer.
• 🧻 The ribs need to be patted dry and the silver skin or membrane should be removed to enhance flavor absorption.
• 🍬 The dry rub consists of 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard.
• 🌶️ For an extra kick, the rub includes half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
• 🔪 To fit the ribs into the air fryer, they should be carefully cut to size.
• 🧂 Generously apply the dry rub on both sides of the ribs to ensure full flavor coverage.
• 🔥 Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes, then cook the ribs for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
• 🍯 After 20 minutes, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce, then increase the heat to 390°F for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize.
• 👀 The final result is sticky, sweet, perfectly caramelized baby back ribs, cooked in an air fryer.
• 🔗 Viewers are encouraged to visit cookingfrog.com for more recipes and to subscribe on YouTube for future cooking tips and ideas.

Q & A

What is the first step in preparing the baby back ribs for cooking?

The first step is to pat the ribs dry thoroughly and remove the silver skin or membrane to ensure the rub penetrates the meat.

Why is it important to remove the silver skin or membrane from the ribs?

Removing the silver skin allows the rub to fully penetrate the meat, ensuring that every bite is infused with flavor.

What ingredients are used to make the homemade rub for the ribs?

The rub consists of 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for heat.

How do you adapt baby back ribs for air fryer cooking?

To adapt for air fryer cooking, you need to cut the ribs carefully so they fit into the air fryer basket.

How long should the ribs be cooked in the air fryer, and at what temperature?

The ribs should be cooked for 25 minutes in the air fryer at 380°F.

When and why should the ribs be flipped during the cooking process?

The ribs should be flipped halfway through the cooking process to ensure both sides cook evenly, resulting in tender and juicy ribs.

At what point is barbecue sauce applied to the ribs, and how should it be done?

After 20 minutes of cooking, generously brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and return them to the air fryer with the meat side up for the final stage of cooking.

What is the final step in cooking the ribs, and why is the heat increased?

The final step is to increase the air fryer temperature to 390°F and cook the ribs for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a caramelized, sticky-sweet finish.

What is the visual result of the air-fried baby back ribs after cooking?

The ribs will be beautifully caramelized, with a sticky, sweet barbecue glaze that is perfectly cooked and tender.

Where can viewers find more cooking tips and recipes from Cooking Frog?

Viewers can visit cookingfrog.com for more culinary delights and subscribe to the Cooking Frog YouTube channel for more fantastic cooking tips and recipes.