Growing up, the only ribs I ever ate were my Uncle Jim’s grilled barbecue ribs.
I would tryordering ribs at restaurants, but nothing ever came close to his recipe.
Now, when summer rolls around, I crave the smell of his freshly grilled ribs.
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Gather your ingredients
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Instead of getting soft or crispy, the membrane becomes chewy when you cook it.
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you might remove the membrane by sliding your finger underneath a few inches and slowly pulling up the rest.
Once you’ve removed it, Nirshcel recommends patting the ribs dry with paper towels before applying your seasoning.
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Apply the seasoning
Now it’s time to season your ribs before cooking them.
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“Preheat your air fryer to 300 degrees.
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This lower temperature will help cook the ribs low and slow, resulting in tender meat.”
Once your air fryer is preheated, place the ribs in the basket with the meatier side facing up.
You’ll want to cook the ribs at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes.
“After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 350 degrees and continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes.
Keep an eye on the ribs to prevent burning.”
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Apply barbecue sauce
The last step in cooking your air fryer ribs is to add somebarbecue saucefor extra flavor.
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“Then serve the ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping,” Nirschel advises.