Air Fryer Beef Ribs Foolproof Tender Recipe in 35 Min
Fall-off-the-bone ribs with a caramelized crust. Cooks in 25 minutes at 400°F. Chef Marcus tested: Ninja Foodi crisps faster than Cosori. Get the...
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Beef Short Ribs
- 2 lb bone-in beef short ribs English cut, 1.5 inches thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Optional Glaze
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. This ensures immediate sear.
- Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Rub with oil, then coat evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place ribs meat-side down in the basket. Cook for 12 minutes. Note: Ninja Foodi elements run hotter; expect faster rendering than a Cosori.
- Flip ribs meat-side up. If applying BBQ sauce, brush it on now. Check for heavy smoke or excessive grease flare-up—if needed, drain some fat.
- Cook for another 10-13 minutes until internal temperature reaches 200-205°F for gelatin breakdown. Look for dark, caramelized edges.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, preventing dry meat.