Air Fryer Pork Ribs, commonly called ribs or spareribs depending on the Italian region, pork ribs in the air fryer are a great alternative for those like us who live in an apartment where it is forbidden to light a barbecue.
Another alternative is to use the air fryer especially if you are 3 or 4 people, thus avoiding using the oven.
Season with a mix of aromatic herbs the pork ribs in the air fryer are very simple, and after cooking, the meat will fall off the bone by itself.
A succulent yet very simple dish, with an alternative cooking method, that of the fryer, which I invite you to try. Anyway, the ribs can be made with wine, marinated, with paprika or in sauce.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs pork ribs
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper (ground)
- Half teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 sprig rosemary
- to taste thyme
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
The air fryer pork ribs are very simple and very quick to prepare.
Chop the herbs with the garlic cloves very finely.
Salt and pepper the ribs on all sides, then sprinkle with the herbs and massage the meat.
Place the pork ribs in the air fryer and start the oven function at 356°F.
Cook the pork ribs for 15 minutes, then remove the basket, turn them with tongs, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Depending on your taste, you can extend the cooking time by another 5 minutes to make them more crispy and golden on the surface.
If you have time, you can marinate the pork ribs before cooking, then prepare an emulsion with lemon juice, honey, and mustard.
Add the chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the meat with the prepared mixture, place it in a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
Then turn on the air fryer at 356°F, place the pork ribs, and cook for 15 minutes.
Turn the ribs and cook for another 10/15 minutes.
Serve them right away, perhaps accompanied by mashed potatoes.
How to store air fryer pork ribs
They can be stored for 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to prevent pork ribs from drying out?
To prevent pork meat from drying out, it is best to marinate it even with a little white wine and spices.
Can you make pork ribs in the oven?
Yes, pork ribs can be cooked in the oven, on a grill, with a baking tray underneath with 2 glasses of water at 356°F static mode for 50 minutes without needing to turn them.
How to season them to make them spicy?
Just massage the meat with smoked or spicy paprika before sprinkling it with aromatic herbs.
