Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs deliver tender meat with a sweet-smoky crust and a sticky glaze that clings to every bite. The blend of brown sugar, paprika, and garlic builds deep flavor, while a quick finish of barbecue sauce adds tangy richness. Ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or game day spread when you want big rib flavor without firing up the grill.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Cut the ribs into 4 equal pieces.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, pepper, cumin, onion, and Greek seasoning.
- 4
Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the ribs. Set the ribs in the air fryer basket.
- 5
Air-fry the ribs in the preheated air fryer for 30 minutes, turning once at the halfway point. Brush with barbeque sauce, then air-fry for 5 minutes more.
- Calories 646.43 kcal High 32%
- Protein 64.96 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 14.89 g 5%
- Total Fat 34.23 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 12.36 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 230.22 mg High 77%
- Sodium 502.1 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.08 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 11.92 g --
- Added Sugars 5.79 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 103.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1005.72 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 19.75 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 646.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 646.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Air-Fried BBQ Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 646.43 calories and 64.96 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 502.1 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.36 g (62% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.79 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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