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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs are one of my new favorite ways to make ribs! Skip the oven and the grill with this quick and easy recipe that works perfectly every time.

Country Style Ribs that were made in the air fryer, served on a white plate.

I love to use my air fryer, especially in the summer months.

We typically love to grill out ribs, but with the heat index over 100, no one wants to be outside working over a grill that’s throwing off even MORE heat.

Not only that but who wants to turn the oven on in that heat? Not me!

Enter my favorite household appliance, the Air Fryer! It makes this ribs recipe perfect every single time we make it.

If you’re looking for an awesome summertime recipe that doesn’t require too much time, attention, or heat – we’ve got you covered!

This is a family favorite and easy air fryer recipe you’ll want to make over and over.

Air Fried Country Style Ribs on a white plate and with parsley sprinkled on top before serving.

Ingredients Needed:

  • 10 country style ribs
  • favorite bbq sauce
  • ground black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
Seasoned country-style ribs in the basket of the air fryer, ready to cook.
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Country Style Ribs in the Air Fryer

Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray such as olive oil or avocado oil.

Rinse and pat the ribs until dry. Add all of the seasonings to small bowl and mix well. Rub the seasonings onto the ribs.

Place the country pork ribs into a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Open the basket and brush the sides and tops of the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove the ribs from the air fryer and serve with your favorite side dishes.

TIP: This recipe was made using a Cosori 1700 watt 5.8 qt basket style air fryer. All air fryers can cook differently. It’s always best to test a small batch before cooking the entire meal to decide if our air fryer requires more or less time.

Fully cooked country-style ribs in the basket of the air fryer, ready to serve.

FAQs:

What temperature should the country style ribs be at to be fully cooked?

According to the FDA, pork is cooked thoroughly when the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the meat to ensure doneness.

How do I store leftover country style ribs?

If you have leftover country-style ribs, place them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, allow the ribs to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before reheating them in the air fryer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Close up of juicy country style ribs basted with bbq sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, served on a white plate.

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Close up of country style ribs made in the air fryer with the air fryer in the background.
4.62 from 198 votes
Servings: 5

Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

By Jen
Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs are so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. If you love ribs, you will love making them in the air fryer.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs ribs, country-style
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 oz barbecue sauce

Instructions 

  • Rinse the ribs and then pat them dry. Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black seasoning to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Rub the ribs with a small amount of the seasoning mixture.
  • Place the ribs in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the basket and brush barbecue sauce onto the tops and sides of the ribs. Place back into the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the pork has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Store leftover country-style ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
This recipe was made using a Cosori 1700 watt 5.8 qt basket style air fryer. All air fryers can cook differently. It’s always best to test a small batch before cooking the entire meal to decide if our air fryer requires more or less time.

Nutrition

Serving: 112g, Calories: 643kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 52g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 25g, Trans Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 136mg, Sodium: 388mg, Potassium: 492mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 299IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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51 Comments

  1. James Lyons says:

    Using the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer cooking at 1800 Watts what time do you recommend air frying one to two boneless pork loin ribs and at what temperature ?

    TY

    JVL

    1. Jen West says:

      Because you are using a stronger air fryer and using fewer ribs in the air fryer, I would consider cutting the time down to 15 minutes and checking for doneness. If not done, add an extra minute, and check again. My concern would be overcooking, so I would make sure to decrease the time to this. Let me know how that works!

  2. Denise says:

    5 stars
    Hi Jen, I made these ribs today. They came out perfect. I prepped my ribs the day before by seasoning and tenderizing them today. I found your recipe today and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. The ribs were juicy, tender, quick and easy. Thank you for this time saving recipe. Iโ€™m going to share it with my family and friends.

    1. Jen West says:

      I am so glad you loved them!!! These are one of my favorite air fryer recipes. They always come out perfect. Every. Single. Time!

  3. Kari says:

    Planning on trying this tomorrow in my air fryer oven, will watch cooking time. Trying a small batch this weekend to work out the cook time.

  4. Nancy N says:

    4 stars
    Easy & tasty. My husband loved my new way to cook country style ribs. ๐Ÿ‘