Make a batch of juicy, flavorful Air Fryer Country Style Ribs. These ribs are ready in minutes with a crispy, tender outside an juicy meat on the inside. These ribs make the perfect choice for a busy weeknight recipe!
Country Style Ribs are a favorite around our house and there are so many ways to make them. Of course, you can do them right on the grill outside or you can also try these Grilled Country Style Ribs using the Ninja Foodi Grill. These ribs are done in less than 30 minutes, plus with using the air fryer there is minimal clean up on your part.
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What ingredients do you need for Country Style Ribs in the Air Fryer?
- Boneless Country Style Ribs
- Barbecue Seasoning
- Barbecue Sauce
These are the only ingredients needed to make country style ribs, plus they are naturally gluten-free. We use Head Country Barbecue Seasoning for our ribs, but you can use any barbecue seasoning that you prefer. Any dry rub and favorite bbq sauce that you prefer can be used.
If you prefer to make your dry rub, use a combination of a dash of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. This can be mixed in a small bowl and then sprinkled over the ribs.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Country Style Pork Ribs:
- Room Temperature Ribs – The ribs should be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This allows them to warm up. If you want, you can season them during this time as well, being sure to coat the sides of the ribs with sauce and seasoning.
- Do Not Overcrowd – The air fryer basket cannot be overcrowded. Be sure there is room around the ribs for the air to fully circulate and evenly cook the ribs. The ribs should be added in a single layer.
- Check for Doneness – The ribs need an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F; we prefer to get ours to 160 degrees F. The internal temperature can be checked with a meat thermometer. All air fryers heat differently, so it is very important to use a meat thermometer to get the correct temperature.
- Preheat the Air Fryer – This recipe uses a preheated air fryer, which will allow the ribs to become extra crispy and evenly cooked.
- Use Cooking Spray – A little bit of oil is usually needed with air frying. Use olive oil cooking spray or grapeseed oil cooking spray to coat the ribs and make them extra crisp.
- Brush on the Sauce – Use a brush to evenly brush the sauce or spread the sauce on the ribs.
- Let the Ribs Rest – Before serving, let the ribs rest for 2-5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
How do you store leftover air fried ribs?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat them at 350 degrees F in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes or until warm. Alternatively, they can be warmed in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes.
We paired these with Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
If you want to try baby back ribs in the Ninja Foodi, these Ninja Foodi Baby Back Ribs are AMAZING. This recipe uses a multi-cooker and uses a few different functions.
Air Fryer Country Style Ribs have a great flavor combination, and it’s a wonderful variation on traditional grilled ribs that takes a fraction of the time, with very minimal clean up too! Enjoy this dish and add it to your list of great recipes for the air fryer!
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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
- Head Country Seasoning
- Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes.
- While this is preheating, add the seasoning and sauce to the ribs and coat well.
- Once coated well, spray the air fryer basket or air crisp basket with the cooking spray of your choice.
- Add the ribs to the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping them after 10 minutes. If using a Ninja Foodi this would be using the air crisp function.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F or your desired doneness, they are best cooked until they reach 160°F.
- Let rest 2-5 minutes before serving.
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Amanda says
Do you use the roast option on foodi?.. or air fry?
Kristy says
Air Crisp on the Foodi
Cookie says
How do u know what function to use ie air crisp bake grill
Kristy says
Any recipe with ‘air fryer’ in it, basically all the recipes on this site will use ‘air crisp’. If it needs to be bake or grill the recipe should say to use those functions.
Cindy says
I made these ribs in my airfryer. My family loved them!!! So easy to make.
lisa says
How many can you fit in at a time ?
Kristy says
I usually fit 6, but it depends on how big the ones are you are using.
Jeff says
Can I use boneless short ribs for this recipe
Kristy says
I haven’t tried those but I do think they’d work, I’d check in on them throughout cooking time.
Cassie says
So you put the ribs in the air fryer straight from the fridge or should they come to room temperature? I usually use my homemade Cajun seasoning blend and have them marinate with the dry rub on it overnight in the fridge. So should I bring them to room temp before putting them in the AF?
Kristy says
I put them straight in the air fryer.
Megan says
I really enjoyed this recipe! I used a small amount of paprika to substitute for heat.
CONNIE says
what is Head Country Seasoning; never heard of it!
Kristy says
It’s a barbecue seasoning brand, it’s very good usually found in Walmart or other stores.
Tina Clark says
You can also make it yourself. I make all my own rubs and seasonings.
MaryBeth Raines says
Do you use the dry Head Country or the wet sauce? Can’t wait to try these!
Kristy says
I use both on these, I use the dry to season them and wet to coat them too.
lisa says
Made these ribs last night. They were perfect. Will be making these again.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I finally got an Air Fryer and have been working my way through new recipes. Thanks so much for sharing so many that I pinned before. Looking forward to trying this one. #HomeMattersParty
Donna B Reidland says
These look delicious. I can’t wait to try them.
Gua says
That are really awesome! Thank you.
Kristy says
My favorite way to make ribs!
Andrew says
Tried to read multiple recipes, sound like decent ideas but the constant ad interference on phone makes the page impossible
Kristy says
If you click ‘jump to recipe’ at the top and ‘print recipe’, you’ll get to an ad free page if they’re causing an issue for you. Thank you!
Lori says
Why boneless ribs? I prefer bone-in. Is recipe the same? Cooking time, etc.
Kristy says
https://airfryerfanatics.com/easy-air-fryer-baby-back-ribs/
Kathy says
Impressive