Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

Air Fryer Country Style Ribs are flavor-packed air fryer boneless country style ribs with a sweet and savory bbq sauce that is ready in a fraction of the regular cooking time.

Country Style Ribs in Air Fryer

Do you love ribs but not the time to prepare and cook them low and slow in the oven or on the grill?

Move over oven, grill and smoker, it’s time to give the air fryer the spotlight! If the air fryer isn’t how you picture preparing ribs, you aren’t alone.

This way air fryer meat recipe is just one way to prepare the ribs your family is always requesting.

On your next trip to the grocery store, grab those country-style pork ribs from the meat counter, and while you are at it, toss baked beans, corn bread, and mac and cheese in the cart.

Ingredients

• Country-style pork ribs
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Rib Rack Spice Rub for Pork
• Brown sugar
• Cayenne pepper
• Barbecue sauce

Recipe Tips

• Country-style ribs tend to have more meat and work well in the airfryer.
• Customize with your favorite barbecue sauce and spice rub or try this spicy rib rub.
• Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.

How to cook country style ribs in air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.

For best results, spray the basket or trays with a non-stick cooking spray.

As the air fryer preheats, combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl.

Mix well and make sure all clumps of brown sugar are broke up.

Remove membrane from ribs and give the ribs a thorough rinse under cold water.

Pat dry with paper towels, discard towels in trash.

Place ribs on a large plate or platter and sprinkle with the dry seasoning mix. Use clean hands to rub in any extra seasoning.

Move the seasoned ribs onto the air fryer trays, carefully making sure to allow plenty of room in between each rib for airflow.

Cook at 380 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Remove rib trays from air fryer and brush the tops and sides of meat with barbecue sauce.

Return trays and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer to ensure the pork has reached the internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

These ribs will be ready faster than you can finish preparing the sides!

How long to cook country style ribs in air fryer

Our recipe calls for 20 minutes of initial cooking time and an additional 2 minutes with barbecue sauce.

What’s the difference between country-style ribs and regular ribs?

Country-style ribs are cut from the region where the pork loin meets the blade or shoulder of the animal.

This cut is sometimes referred to as “mini pork chops” while they have a bone in, they can also be boneless. They are tender and have a considerable about of meat.

“Regular ribs” is still a very broad category in pork that has sub categories of baby back ribs and spare ribs. Baby back ribs are true ribs and have a layer of meat around and between the bones.

They typically come in a rack and are best for grilling.

Spare ribs are true ribs as well, they have a flavorful layering of meat and fat between the bone.

We can almost guarantee you will get messy eating them! All ribs are flavorful, tender and will need extra napkins when eating.

What temperature should country style ribs be cooked to?

The USDA recommends that pork be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer.

When preparing ribs it is common practice to have the internal meat temperature anywhere between 165-180 degrees F.

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