Air Fryer Spareribs
We used an air fryer to turn spareribs into a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Preparation Time20 mins
- Cooking Time45 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons paprika
1 full rack St. Louis-style pork ribs, separated (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
480ml ketchup
80ml apple cider vinegar
80ml distilled white vinegar
60g packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Special equipment: a 3.5-quart air fryer
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons pepper and 1 teaspoon of the paprika in a large bowl until well combined. Add the ribs and toss to coat, pressing the seasoning into each rib.
- Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 230 degrees C. Transfer the ribs to the fryer basket and cook until the ribs are tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, 3/4 cup water and the remaining 2 teaspoons paprika in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is melted and the sauce is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
- Once the ribs are cooked, dip each one into the sauce, letting any excess run off. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.