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Air Fryer BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Corn
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2.5 pounds), cut into individual ribs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 ears corn, husked
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
  • Place the ribs in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and cook for another 6 minutes until the sauce sets and the edges crisp.
  • While the ribs finish, toss the corn with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the corn to the air fryer basket alongside the ribs for the last 8 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove everything from the air fryer. Drizzle the melted butter over the corn and serve the ribs with extra sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

Brush the barbecue sauce on only during the final minutes so it thickens without burning. If your air fryer runs hot, check the ribs at the 15-minute mark to avoid overcooking the thinner sections. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crisp edges on the meat and corn.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Air Fryer, Mixing Bowl, Pastry Brush, Tongs