Description
This Air Fryer Short Ribs recipe offers a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring boneless thick-cut short ribs marinated in a savory blend of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for just 10 minutes, these tender ribs are ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Short Ribs and Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless thick-cut short ribs (1.5-inch thick)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or 3 tbsp light soy sauce)
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar (or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion granule
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp mirin (or rice wine, optional)
- 2-3 tsp honey (or coconut palm sugar, brown sugar, or date syrup)
- ½ tsp gochugaru (optional)
Garnishes and Finishing Touches
- Olive oil spray
- 1-2 whole spring onions, finely chopped
- Toasted white sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine coconut aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), garlic powder, onion granule, black pepper, coarse salt, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, mirin (if using), honey (or sweetener choice), and gochugaru (if using). Stir well to create a smooth marinade.
- Marinate the Short Ribs: Place the boneless thick-cut short ribs into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat for 3-5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry the Short Ribs: Arrange the marinated short ribs in a single layer within the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t overlapping. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Check for Doneness: After 10 minutes, verify that the short ribs are cooked through and tender. The exterior should be slightly crispy and caramelized while the inside remains juicy.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the short ribs to a serving plate. Sprinkle finely chopped spring onions and toasted white sesame seeds over the top for flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- This boneless thick-cut air fryer short ribs recipe is fast and easy, perfect for weeknight meals and meal prepping.
- The Korean-inspired marinade adds a savory-sweet depth of flavor, with the option to adjust the sweetness and spice.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, this recipe can also be adapted for stovetop or oven cooking, though air frying yields a crispier texture.
- Marinate longer if time permits for deeper flavor infusion.
- Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 587 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
