BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 6 hrs and 0 mins
Easy
Serves:
6
Energy
2508kj
598kcal
Southern Air Fryer Pork Ribs
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These air fryer ribs are the ultimate treat for a quick fakeaway. Brushed with rich BBQ sauce and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re tender, flavourful, and lip-smacking. Perfect for satisfying those comfort food cravings without the fuss.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 23-24 mins
Serves: 2
Cooking Skill: Easy
Ingredients
1 x 500g pork rib rack, cut in half
For the dry rub:
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chilli powder
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried garlic powder or granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried onion powder or granules
To glaze:
5 tablespoons prepared BBQ sauce
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl mix the dry rub ingredients together. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
Step 2
Put the rib racks on a clean chopping board and season all over with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the dry rub on both sides of the racks and transfer to the air fryer. Store any remaining rub in a sealed container or jar.
Step 3
Cook the ribs for 10 minutes, turn halfway and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes.
Step 4
Pull out the basket and brush the ribs all over with the prepared BBQ sauce. Set the air fry to 200°C and continue to cook the ribs for a further 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the air fryer, brush with any remaining BBQ sauce and serve with sides of your choice.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
Tip: Use any unused rub by sprinkling over steaks, kebabs or roasting joints before cooking.
Air fryers do vary, so adjust the cooking time according to your appliance handbook
Each serving provides
Based on Pork Spare Ribs
30%
Fat
27g
39%
Saturates
10g
50%
Sugars
35g
39%
Salt
1.4g
23%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
1063kJ,
254kcal,
12g fat,
4.4g saturates
Each serving provides:
48g Protein,
39g Carbohydrate,
2g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl mix the dry rub ingredients together. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
Step 2
Put the rib racks on a clean chopping board and season all over with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the dry rub on both sides of the racks and transfer to the air fryer. Store any remaining rub in a sealed container or jar.
Step 3
Cook the ribs for 10 minutes, turn halfway and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes.
Step 4
Pull out the basket and brush the ribs all over with the prepared BBQ sauce. Set the air fry to 200°C and continue to cook the ribs for a further 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the air fryer, brush with any remaining BBQ sauce and serve with sides of your choice.
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