Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pork Back Ribs with Honey Mustard Dip

Clock Icon 1 hour 20 minutes |
Servings: 4-6 |
Prep: 20 minutes |
Cook: 30 minutes per batch

Can you really make great ribs in an air fryer? Yes! Paired with a creamy, tangy Honey Mustard Dip, this easy, no marinade rib recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.

Ingredients

Ribs:
  • 2 racks pork back ribs
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) ready-to-use Lemon Pepper seasoning
Honey Mustard Dip:
  • ½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) BeeMaid Honey
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) yellow mustard 
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Method

For the ribs:

  1. Lift and peel membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. 
  2. With sharp knife, slice ribs into single rib servings. 
  3. Pat ribs with paper towel to remove excess moisture; place in large bowl.
  4. Drizzle ribs with oil and sprinkle with seasoning; turn or toss to coat.
  5. If required, preheat air fryer to 300°F according to manufacturer’s instructions. 
  6. Arrange ribs in air fryer basket in a single layer with space in between for air circulation. Do not overlap or stack. 
  7. Cook ribs for about 30 minutes*; use tongs to turn halfway through the cooking time. 
  8. Check for tenderness after the initial cooking phase. If needed, turn ribs and continue to cook in 2-minute increments until they reach the desired colour and doneness. 
  9. Remove ribs to clean plate or platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ribs.
  10. Serve ribs with Honey Mustard Dip.

For the dip:

  1. In medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise with honey, mustards, vinegar and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
  2. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  3. Serve immediately or store and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Tips

*Cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the meatiness of the ribs. 

Recipe courtesy of Manitoba Pork

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