Deliciously Tender Air Fryer BBQ Spare Ribs with Coleslaw
Tender pork ribs with smoky barbecue glaze and crunchy apple coleslaw.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork spare ribs
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 12.5 ounces coleslaw mix
- 1 medium green apple thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup coleslaw dressing
Rib Marinade
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rib Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife.
- Place the ribs into a large saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes until almost tender.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Drain the ribs and coat them in the marinade.
- Remove the ribs from the marinade and cover evenly with the dry rub.
- Massage the seasoning into the ribs and spray lightly with oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the ribs upright inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 325°F for 20 minutes.
- Brush the ribs with most of the barbecue sauce.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until tender and glazed.
- Combine the coleslaw mix, sliced apple, and dressing in a bowl.
- Cut the ribs into portions and serve with the coleslaw and remaining barbecue sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Pre-cooking the ribs before air frying helps guarantee extra tender meat and shorter air fryer cooking time.Serve Tip
Serve these ribs with coleslaw, baked beans, potato wedges, cornbread, or extra barbecue sauce.Variations
Add smoked paprika, chipotle powder, honey, bourbon, or hot sauce for deeper smoky sweetness and spice.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the smoky barbecue glaze and tender pork ribs.Nutrition values
Calories: 760 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 52 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Sodium: 1180 mg | Sugar: 18 g