Air Fryer Country Style Pork Ribs (Bone-In)

Make tender and tasty air fryer country-style pork ribs that cook super fast and no one will ever know you didn't slow cook them all day. Get these amazing bone-in ribs on the table in less than 45 minutes. It's a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

 

Fall-Off-the-Bone Air Fryer Country Style Ribs are Easy!

If you love tender, juicy pork ribs that practically fall off the bone, you have to try these air fryer country style ribs!

We're a rib-obsessed family around here-we make them almost every week. And once we figured out how to make bone-in country style ribs in the air fryer, we pretty much stopped using the grill. They come out perfectly tender and flavorful every single time!

These pork ribs are coated in a bold dry rub and wrapped in foil to keep them juicy. Most of the time, we skip the BBQ sauce because the seasoning is so good on its own, but you can absolutely add a glaze if you prefer saucy ribs.

Whether you're planning a summer BBQ or just need an easy dinner the whole family will love, these air fryer pork ribs are a guaranteed hit.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick & easy - From prep to plate in under 45 minutes!
• Works with bone-in or boneless ribs - Use whichever you have on hand.
• Tender every time - No need to slow cook all day to get that fall-off-the-bone texture.
• Great for special diets - Easily made low carb, keto, gluten-free, paleo, or Whole30.
• Only 3 ingredients! - Just ribs, dry rub, and optional BBQ sauce.

If you're a BBQ lover, then you'll definitely want to try our air fryer baby back ribs or air fried pork steaks.

Ingredient Notes

The air fryer country style ribs just needs your favorite store bought rib rub or you can make our homemade version. Feel free to brush on BBQ sauce at the end.

• country style ribs- we used bone-in ribs but boneless will work as well. Country style ribs technically aren't ribs like pork ribs or baby baby ribs, they're made from pork shoulder.
• pork rub- we love to use our sugar-free homemade pork rub and make it in bulk since it keeps for years but feel free to use your favorite brand.
• BBQ sauce - We like to use Sweet Baby Ray's which can be found at most standard grocery stores. Our favorite sugar free brand is Primal Kitchen.
• foil- Don't eat the foil, but you'll need it wrap the ribs in so they turn out scrumptious and moist!

Variations

Recipe Variations- You can use this exact same process to make air fryer baby baby ribs or pork ribs. Country style ribs do take a little longer to cook since they're meatier, so keep an eye on the internal temperature.

Equipment

An Air Fryer- We have a Cosori XL basket style air fryer, an Omni Plus oven style air fryer, and a small 3.2L Farberware basket style air fryer. The Cosori was used in this recipe.

How to Make Tender Country Style Ribs in the Air Fryer (Bone-In)

These juicy, fall-off-the-bone country style ribs are incredibly easy to make in the air fryer. Just season with a dry rub, wrap them in foil to lock in moisture, and air fry until perfectly tender. Finish with BBQ sauce for that just-grilled flavor!

🔪 Prep the Ribs

• Make your rib rub - Use your favorite store-bought brand or whip up a quick batch of our homemade pork rib rub.
• Dry the ribs - Pat the bone-in country style ribs dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick.
• Season generously - Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of rib rub on each side of the ribs (2 tablespoons total), pressing it in gently with clean hands.
• Wrap tightly in foil - Double wrap the ribs in a large piece of foil to help them cook low and slow while staying juicy.

🔥 Air Fry the Ribs

• Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes.
• Cook low and slow - Place the foil-wrapped ribs in the basket and air fry for 20 minutes. Flip the foil packet over and continue cooking for another 25 minutes or until the ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Note: Ribs are technically done at 145°F, but for that fall-apart texture, continue cooking until the connective tissue breaks down (around 190°F-200°F).

🍖 Finish with Sauce

Carefully unwrap the ribs (watch out for steam!), brush with BBQ sauce if desired, and return them to the air fryer-unwrapped-for 1-2 minutes to caramelize and crisp up the edges.

Recipe Tips

• Ribs done at 145 F but not fall off the bone until 175-180 F+
• You can also cook boneless country-style ribs using this same method, but they might get done a few minutes early.
• The ribs are tasty just with a dry rub, the added BBQ step is optional.
• Cooked ribs will keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4-5 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

FAQs

More Rib Recipes

• Air fryer baby back ribs
• Instant pot baby back ribs
• Instant pot country style ribs
• Baby back ribs in the oven

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