30-Minute Air-Fryer BBQ Ribs - Best Caramelized Baby Back Ribs Ever!
Summary
TLDRIn 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.
Outlines
🍖 Introduction to Barbecue Baby Back Ribs in an Air Fryer
The video begins with a warm welcome to the audience, introducing the dish of the day—barbecue baby back ribs made in an air fryer. The host emphasizes how the sauce caramelizes beautifully during cooking. The process starts by patting the ribs dry to prepare them for seasoning.
🔪 Preparing the Ribs: Removing the Silver Skin
The next important step is removing the silver skin or membrane from the ribs. This allows the seasoning rub to penetrate deeper into the meat, enhancing the flavor. If the ribs are too slippery, it's suggested to use a paper towel for a better grip.
🧂 Creating the Flavorful Rub
The host walks through the creation of a homemade dry rub, which includes brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. This mix balances sweet, savory, and a touch of heat, which is crucial for flavoring the ribs.
✂️ Preparing the Ribs for the Air Fryer
To adapt the ribs for air fryer cooking, the host suggests cutting them to fit into the basket properly. Once prepared, the dry rub is generously applied to both sides of the ribs, ensuring the entire surface is covered with flavorful seasoning.
🍽️ Preheating the Air Fryer and Cooking the Ribs
The air fryer is preheated to 380°F for 5 minutes. The ribs are then placed in the basket, and the timer is set for 25 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, the ribs are flipped to ensure even cooking on both sides.
🍯 Adding Barbecue Sauce and Final Cooking
After 20 minutes of cooking, the ribs are taken out to be brushed with barbecue sauce for added flavor. They are returned to the air fryer with the meat side facing up, and the heat is increased to 390°F for an additional 5 minutes. This final step creates a sticky, sweet finish on the ribs.
🍴 Serving and Enjoying the Perfect Ribs
The video ends with a presentation of the beautifully caramelized baby back ribs, highlighting their perfect texture and flavor achieved through air fryer cooking. The host encourages viewers to slice them up, serve, and enjoy. A call to action invites the audience to visit cookingfrog.com for more recipes and to subscribe for more content.
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Keywords
💡Air fryer
💡Baby back ribs
💡Silver skin
💡Dry rub
💡Brown sugar
💡Barbecue sauce
💡Preheat
💡Paprika
💡Flip
💡Caramelization
Highlights
Introduction to cooking barbecue baby back ribs in an air fryer.
Important step of removing the silver skin or membrane for better flavor infusion.
Using a paper towel to remove slippery membrane for better grip.
Homemade rub recipe: brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Perfect balance of sweet, savory, and heat flavors in the rub.
Adapting the recipe for air fryer cooking by cutting ribs to fit the basket.
Generously applying the rub to both sides of the ribs for rich flavors.
Preheating the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes before cooking.
Setting the timer for 25 minutes, flipping the ribs halfway through for even cooking.
After 20 minutes, adding barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
Cranking up the air fryer to 390°F for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Admiring the perfectly caramelized ribs cooked in the air fryer.
Slicing and serving the ribs, which are juicy and tender.
Encouragement to visit cookingfrog.com for more recipes.
Reminder to subscribe to the YouTube channel for more cooking tips and recipes.
Transcripts
welcome to cooking frog today we're
cooking up barbecue baby back ribs in an
air fryer where the sauce caramelizes
beautifully first we need to pat dry
these ribs
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thoroughly then comes the crucial step
of removing the silver skin or membrane
we're doing this to ensure that our rub
really penetrates the meat infusing
every bite with Incredible
flavor if the ribs are too slippery use
the paper
towel now let's mix up the magic our
homemade rub we'll combine 2 tbspoon of
brown sugar 1 tbsp of paprika and 1
teaspoon each of salt garlic powder
onion powder and ground mustard for a
kick We'll add half a teaspoon of
cayenne pepper and one teaspoon of black
pepper this blend will give our ribs
that perfect balance of sweet Savory and
a touch of
heat next let's adapt for air fryer
cooking we need to carefully cut the
ribs to fit well in the air fryer
basket
take the prepared dry rub and generously
apply it to both sides of the ribs this
will ensure every inch is covered in
those Rich Savory flavors setting the
stage for some truly delicious
[Music]
ribs
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all right it's time to get our air fryer
up to speed preheat it to 380° for 5
minutes once it's heated place the ribs
in the basket and set the timer for 25
minutes
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halfway through the cooking process flip
the ribs this step ensures that both
sides cook evenly producing perfectly
tender and juicy
ribs after 20 minutes of cooking it's
time to add some extra
flavor take out the basket and generate
generously brush the ribs with barbecue
sauce then return them to the air fryer
with the meat side facing up crank up
the heat to
390° and cook for an additional 5
minutes this Final Touch will give your
ribs that irresistible sticky sweet
finish
just take a moment to admire these
beautifully caramelized baby back ribs
all perfectly cooked in an air fryer can
you believe
it there you have it folks your
perfectly caramelized irresistibly
delicious baby back ribs ready to be
devoured now slice them up serve and
watch them disappear in no time swing by
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