Smokerless Smoked Ribs
Cosori Recipe

Smokerless Smoked Ribs

These ribs deliver a rich, smoky depth right from your air fryer. A simple brine infused with hickory liquid smoke penetrates the meat, creating that signature smoky taste from the inside out, while a bold spice rub builds a perfectly seasoned crust. Finished with a glossy layer of BBQ sauce, the ribs turn irresistibly tender with caramelized edges and just the right amount of bite.

How To Pick Ribs

To pick the best baby back ribs, select racks with 1-inch thick, even meat coverage (loin meat) over the bones, avoiding "shiners" (exposed bones from over-trimming). Choose ribs with good marbling for moisture, straight bones for even cooking, and firm, pinkish-red meat in tight, unpunctured packaging.

Prep Time 4 hours
cook Time 2 hours 3 minutes
Servings 10
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Curated by:Margaret

Fresh Ingredients

Scale:
YIELD 10 Serving

Brine

Spice Rub

Per Serving
Number of Servings 10
Calories 290
Protein (grams) 19 g
CHO (grams) 9 g
Fat (grams) 19 g
Fiber (grams) 0 g
Sat Fat (grams) 7 g
Chol (milligrams) 75 mg
Sodium (milligrams) 520 mg

Step by Step

Let's cook

Brine the Ribs 

  1. Cut the rack of ribs into 3 equal sections.  
  2. Whisk the water, salt, brown sugar, and liquid smoke in a large container or bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the rib sections, pressing to submerge. Cover container or bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours. 
  3. Remove rib sections from the brine, then pat dry with paper towels. 

Cook the Ribs 

  1. Combine the smoked salt, pepper, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, then season both sides of the ribs.  
  2. Insert the crisper plate into the air fryer basket. 
  3. Place the rib sections into the basket. 
  4. Select the Bake function, adjust the temperature to 260°F and time to 1 hour, then tap Start/Pause.  
  5. Flip ribs over halfway and reset the time: Select the Bake function, adjust the temperature to 260°F and time to 1 hour, then tap Start/Pause. 
  6. Remove ribs when they reach an internal temperature of 205°F. 
  7. Brush a layer of BBQ sauce over the rib sections. 
  8. Select the Air Fry function, adjust the temperature to 450°F and time to 3 minutes, then tap Start/Pause. 
  9. Remove ribs when golden-brown and the BBQ sauce is caramelized. 
  10. Cut into individual ribs, then serve. 

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