How to Reheat Ribs in Air Fryer
Reheating ribs in the air fryer is hands-down the fastest and easiest way to bring leftover ribs back to life. Whether you’ve got saucy baby backs from last night’s BBQ or dry-rubbed spare ribs from the weekend, the air fryer warms them evenly and keeps everything juicy without turning it rubbery. This method works for pork or beef ribs—bone-in or boneless—and gets the job done in under 10 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound leftover ribs thawed
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple juice optional – for spritzing to keep ribs moist
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 2–3 minutes.
- Cut the ribs into individual pieces or smaller sections that will fit in your air fryer basket.
Sauce or Spritz
- For saucy ribs, brush each piece with a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Or skip the BBQ sauce and lightly spritz the ribs with apple juice.
Air Fry the Ribs
- For easy cleanup, line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the ribs in a single layer, making sure they’re not stacked or overcrowded.
- Air fry at 360°F for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Ribs should be heated through and internal temp should hit around 165°F
- Let the ribs rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg