**Servings:** 2
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 45 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 5 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 40 minutes
**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
- Kitchen tongs
- Basting brush
**Ingredients:**
- 1 partial rack of baby back pork ribs (about 4-5 ribs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Ribs:**
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs if it hasn't been done already.
2. **Season the Ribs:**
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
- Rub the olive oil over the ribs.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs and rub it in.
3. **Cook the Ribs:**
- Place the ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, meaty side down. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cut the rack in half to fit.
- Cook for 20 minutes at 380°F (190°C).
4. **Flip and Cook:**
- Flip the ribs using kitchen tongs.
- Continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
5. **Apply BBQ Sauce:**
- After the initial cooking time, brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the ribs.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C) to set the sauce.
6. **Finish and Serve:**
- Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
**Health Benefits:**
- High in protein from the pork ribs.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins and zinc.
**Keywords:**
BBQ pork ribs, air fryer, two servings, quick recipe, tender ribs
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