Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

1 rack of ribs

2 tablespoons dry rub (recipe follows)

1/2 cup bbq sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat the air fryer to 380°, for 5 minutes.

Peel off the silver membrane from the back of the ribs. Season the ribs with the dry rub on both sides.

Cut the rack of ribs in half to fit in the air fryer. Place meat side down in the air fryer tray and cook for 20 minutes, turning the ribs over halfway through the cooking.

After the 20 minutes is up, pull out the basket and baste the ribs on both sides with BBQ sauce. Return them, meat side up, to the air fryer. Crank up the heat to 390° and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until they are a bit charred on top.. Brush with additional BBQ sauce and serve.

Dry Rub

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons paprika

Kosher salt & fresh-ground pepper, to taste

3 teaspoons chili powder

3 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon mustard powder

Mix all spices together until well combined.

Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

1/4 onion cut into wedges

1 clove garlic minced

1/2 cup bourbon whisky

1 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons tomato puree

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/8 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon hot sauce

Kosher salt & fresh-ground pepper, to taste

Add the onion, garlic and bourbon to a small saucepan. Simmer on low for 10 minutes until the bourbon reduces by half.

Add all additional ingredients and stir well.

Bring to the boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool.

Strain the sauce into a bowl.

Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.