Description
Quick-cooked, tender beef short ribs finished with a caramelized barbecue glaze using an air fryer, offering a delicious and easy shortcut to flavorful ribs.
Ingredients
Short Ribs
- 2 lb beef short ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Glaze
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for cooking the ribs evenly and locking in the juices.
- Season the Ribs: Generously season the beef short ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, coating each piece thoroughly to develop flavor during cooking.
- Initial Cooking: Place the seasoned short ribs in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, flipping the ribs halfway through to ensure even cooking and a tender result.
- Apply Barbecue Sauce: After 20 minutes, brush the ribs evenly with barbecue sauce, which adds flavor and will caramelize to form a delicious glaze.
- Final Cooking: Return the ribs to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce is caramelized and sticky, enhancing the ribs’ taste and texture.
Notes
- Flip ribs halfway through cooking for even browning and tenderness.
- Use sugar-free barbecue sauce as a healthier alternative if desired.
- Ensure ribs are arranged in a single layer to allow maximum air circulation in the fryer.
- Check barbecue sauce ingredients if following a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American BBQ
