How long does it take to cook country ribs in the air fryer?

Tender melt-in-your-mouth air fryer country style ribs are a snap to make and so scrumptious. These ribs are seasoned with a homemade dry rub perfect for country-style ribs. Then they are brushed with your favorite BBQ and caramelized in the air fryer. These delicious air fryer pork ribs are ready in no time.

Destined to become one of your new favorite ways to make BBQ ribs, this air frying method results in moist and tender ribs in no time. Serve them with roasted baby potatoes, corn in a cup, or these charro beans, a twist on traditional baked beans.

• ⭐Why Make Boneless Country Ribs in the Air Fryer
• 🥘 Ingredients For Air Fryer Ribs
• 🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
• 💭 Tips For Tender Juicy Ribs
• 📖 Variations
• 🥡 Storage
• 📋 Recipe

⭐Why Make Boneless Country Ribs in the Air Fryer

Juicy and tender. If you have ever experienced country style ribs that turn out dry and tough, you will love this easy way to get the best results. The air fryer method for cooking ribs keeps them moist and turns them into succulent pieces of rib meat.

Less expensive. Country style ribs are often less expensive than different types of ribs such as baby back ribs, spareribs, and St. Louis Style ribs. They are also meatier than more well known ribs. Boneless country ribs have more meat per pound since you are not discarding large bones.

Quick. The air fryer cooks these beauties up to mouth-watering perfection in under 30 minutes. Forget low and slow cooking which you may be familiar with when cooking country style ribs.

Easy. All that is required is to pat the ribs dry, season with a ready-made dry rub, and then air fry for 20 to 25 minutes. Finish them with BBQ sauce and dinner is ready. For a hearty, tasty meal this is the ideal easy recipe.

Minimal cleanup. These air fryer ribs are patted dry and seasoned on a work surface and then cooked in the air fryer. Clean the air fryer basket and the work surface and you are done.

🥘 Ingredients For Air Fryer Ribs

• Country-style boneless ribs. These lean, meaty neighbors of back ribs and spare ribs are cut from the area where the shoulder and loin meet. Because of where they are cut from, you may find these called pork shoulder country style ribs. If you want to eat ribs with a knife and fork, these are a perfect choice. (Source: Pork.org)
• Dry rub. Perfect for these air fryer ribs is this recipe for the Best Dry Rub for Country Style Pork Ribs. The rub has dark brown sugar which adds a little sweetness and molasses flavor. Add in the select combination of spices for depth and flavor.
• BBQ sauce. You can use your favorite BBQ sauce to finish off your ribs or use one of my fan favorite sauces such as this Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce. You will also want additional BBQ sauce to serve alongside your ribs.

The exact quantities of these ingredients is in the recipe card below.

🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

1. Start with a preheated 375 degrees F air fryer. I always preheat my air fryer for accuracy of temperature and cooking time.
2. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel so the rub has full contact with the ribs. Measure the seasoning into a small bowl. Then using your fingers, sprinkle the seasoning all over the ribs including the sides of the ribs. You can pat the seasoning onto the ribs but there is no need to rub the dry rub into the ribs.

1. Arrange the country-style ribs in the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes, turn the ribs over and then cook another 10 minutes. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to test the internal temperature of the ribs. The ideal temperature at this stage is 175 degrees. Return the ribs to the air fryer if more cooking time is needed.
2. Brush the ribs with a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Cook 5 to 7 more minutes or until the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are fork tender. At this point, the ribs will reach about 205°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.

   Ribs cooked in the air fryer? Yes! Air frying is a great way to get tender, juicy BBQ ribs without the usual long cooking times of the oven or grill. These Air Fryer Country Style Ribs are so easy and delicious they just may become your new favorite air fryer recipe.

   
   
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   • What Exactly are Country Style Ribs?
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   • Recipe
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   What Exactly are Country Style Ribs?

   Country Style Ribs are not really ribs at all. They are shaped like ribs but come from the shoulder area of the pork and are usually boneless. Boneless country pork ribs differ from baby back ribs or spare ribs. Boneless pork ribs are meatier and fattier. For more details on the different types of ribs check out Pork Cuts 101.

   Why Cook Ribs in the Air Fryer?

   • The ribs come out beautifully tender, juicy and delicious.
   • Air fryer ribs are a very easy recipe but have so much flavor.
   • These boneless pork ribs take just 20 minutes to cook.
   • Boneless country style ribs are a very economical cut of meat.

   Ingredients You Need

   • Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs Look for meaty, well marbled ribs.
   
   
   Boneless country ribs ready to be seasoned
   • Barbecue Sauce You can very easily make your own BBQ sauce. Give it a try using my recipe for Sweet & Smoky Barbecue Sauce. Or, use your favorite bottled BBQ sauce.
   • Seasonings I keep it simple using just salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Sometimes I use my Cajun Seasoning, and you can use your favorite pork rub seasoning. The seasonings act as a dry rub, giving the meat a lovely crust, and locking in the juices.
   
   
   Barbecue sauce and seasonings for country style ribs

   How To Cook Ribs in the Air Fryer

   It can't get any easier to make these boneless ribs:

   Step 1

   Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle on the ribs. Rub the seasoning mix all over the top, bottom and sides of the ribs.

   
   
   Seasoning the ribs

   Step 2

   Place the ribs in the air fryer basket and cook, turning once.

   
   
   Ribs are flipped halfway through cooking

   Step 3

   Slather the ribs with BBQ sauce and cook for a further couple of minutes.

   
   
   Ribs are brushed with barbecue sauce

   Helpful Tips

   • Before air frying take the ribs out of the fridge for 30 minutes to bring them to room temperature. They'll cook faster and more evenly.
   • Pat the ribs dry with paper towel before seasoning. This ensures that the meat will sear, rather than steam in the air fryer's high heat.
   • For best results Be sure not to crowd the air fryer basket. You will likely need to cook this recipe in batches, especially if you have a smaller air fryer. Keep the first batch warm by covering them with aluminum foil while you cook the next batch.
   • Don't apply the barbecue sauce until the very end of the cooking time because it will burn if applied sooner.
   • Before air frying take the ribs out of the fridge for 30 minutes to bring them to room temperature. They'll cook faster and more evenly.
   • Pat the ribs dry with paper towel before seasoning. This ensures that the meat will sear, rather than steam in the air fryer's high heat.
   • For best results Be sure not to crowd the air fryer basket. You will likely need to cook this recipe in batches, especially if you have a smaller air fryer. Keep the first batch warm by covering them with aluminum foil while you cook the next batch.
   • Don't apply the barbecue sauce until the very end of the cooking time because it will burn if applied sooner.
   • Air fryer makes and models differ and cook time can vary, so the safest and best way to tell if your pork country style ribs are perfectly cooked is to use a meat thermometer, an inexpensive too that I always recommend. Your ribs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°.
   • You can cut the meat into smaller pieces for riblets, which make a fun appetizer. Cut the ribs before seasoning and cooking. You will need to cook them for a shorter time.
   • You can store leftover country style ribs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 400° for 3-5 minutes.
   
   

   Serving Suggestions

   Salads are always great with barbecue ribs! A few good ones to try are Classic Potato Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, or Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples.

   We also love serving air fryer ribs with Boston Baked Beans. Some delicious vegetable side dishes include Sautéed Green Beans With Garlic & Lemon or Braised Red Cabbage with Apples. Round out the meal with Cornbread .

   Recipe

   

   Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

   Country Style Pork Ribs in the air fryer cook up to tender, juicy perfection in just 20 minutes.

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   Course: Main Course

   Cuisine: American

   Diet: Gluten Free

   Prep Time: 5 minutes

   Cook Time: 20 minutes

   Total Time: 25 minutes

   Servings: 4

   Calories: 413kcal

   Author: Colleen Milne

   Ingredients

   • ▢2 pounds country style pork ribs
   • ▢1 tablespoon smoked paprika
   • ▢2 teaspoon garlic powder
   • ▢1 teaspoon salt
   • ▢1 teaspoon black pepper
   • ▢1 cup barbecue sauce

   Instructions

   • Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl

   • Sprinkle seasoning mix over the ribs and rub it into all sides of the ribs

   • Spray the air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 400°

   • Using tongs, put country style pork ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

   • Cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.

   • Brush on barbecue sauce and cook for a further 2 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 145°

     How long to cook ribs in air fryer?

     How to Cook Ribs in the Air Fryer.

     Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. While it heats, pat ribs dry and cut them into 4 equal portions. ... .

     Spray air fryer tray with cooking spray and place the ribs on the rack. Air fry for 30 minutes, turning at the 15 minute mark. ... .

     Slice the ribs, serve, and enjoy!.

     How long should I cook my country ribs?

     Line two large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Arrange the ribs in a single layer on baking sheets. Cover the ribs tightly with foil and bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender.

     How long and at what temperature should I cook country style ribs?

     Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place ribs in a single layer in a shallow baking pan or roaster; salt if desired. Spread garlic on ribs, then arrange lemon slices on top. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 2 hours.

     How long do i cook boneless ribs in air fryer?

     For boneless county style ribs.

     Place in the air fryer basket and set temperature to 380°F / 194°C and cook for 20 mins or until internal temp reads 145°F / 63°F on a meat thermometer. Remember to flip half way through at 10 mins..

     In the last two minutes of cooking time. Apply some more bbq sauce..