How to Reheat Ribs in the Air Fryer
The best way to reheat ribs in the air fryer is low and slow. This easy recipe is a great way to warm up leftover ribs so they are juicy and tender. Perfect for an appetizer, snack, lunch, or dinner.
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- leftover ribs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°. Set the timer for 8 minutes. This is the recommended time for baby back ribs. ** See the table in notes for a list of times based on types of rib & size.
- Optional - spritz them with a bit of water or apple juice from a spray bottle. This will help add a bit of moisture and create a bit of steam in the air fryer once they begin to reheat.
- Place them in a single layer on the air fryer tray or basket. Keep a bit of space between them so they can get hot on all sides.
- The ribs will be done when an internal thermometer reads 165°. You want to check the meat close to the bone, not the bone itself.
- When they are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer with tongs and place them on a platter. Optional - Add barbecue sauce to your liking. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
TOP TIPS:
- DO NOT over cook them or they will dry out, check the temperature for doneness (internal temp of 165°F at the most)
- Remember to bring them to room temperature a bit vs cooking straight from the cold fridge.
- Only add more sauce after reheating or the sugars/BBQ sauce will likely burn.
- Baby Back Ribs - 8 minutes
- St. Louis Style / Spareribs - 12 minutes
- Country-Style Ribs - 10 minutes
- Large "Dinosaur" Beef Back Ribs - 12 minutes
- Beef Short Ribs - 8 minutes
- Flanken Thin Short Ribs - 5 minutes
- Lamb Riblets - 5 minutes
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