Sticky, caramelised ribs in under 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 18–20 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pack pre-cooked pork ribs
- 2–3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or chilli flakes
Method:
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C
- Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry lightly
- Brush ribs with olive oil
- Coat generously with BBQ sauce
- Place ribs in air fryer (avoid overcrowding)
- Cook for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway
- Increase heat to 200°C for final 2–3 minutes to caramelise
- Remove and rest for 5 minutes before serving
Pro Tips:
- Use foil or liner to reduce cleanup
- For extra glaze, baste again halfway through cooking
- Cut ribs into smaller sections for faster crisping
Why this works:
This is one of the fastest, most reliable meals from an air fryer meat box South Africa, delivering consistent results with minimal effort — ideal for busy weeknights.