Description
This Air Fryer Short Ribs recipe features tender, boneless thick-cut short ribs marinated in a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce. The marinade combines coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings, delivering a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Quick to prepare and cooked in the air fryer for just 10 minutes, this dish is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs Boneless thick-cut short ribs (1.5-inch (3.8cm) thick-cut)
Marinade
- 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)
Garnish
- Olive oil spray
- 1-2 whole spring onions (finely chopped)
- Sprinkle of toasted white sesame seeds
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). Whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Marinate the Short Ribs: Place the boneless thick-cut short ribs into the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse the meat.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for about 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Ribs for Air Frying: Remove the ribs from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the ribs in a single layer inside the basket without overcrowding.
- Air Fry the Short Ribs: Cook the ribs at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the ribs halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and caramelization.
- Rest and Garnish: Once cooked, transfer the short ribs to a serving plate. Sprinkle finely chopped spring onions and toasted white sesame seeds over the top for added flavor and presentation. Let the ribs rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- This boneless thick-cut air fryer short ribs is fast and easy! The recipe features a quick Korean marinade and cooks in the air fryer for only 10 minutes.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep as it cooks quickly and delivers rich flavor.
- Optional ingredients like mirin and gochugaru add authentic Korean flavor but can be omitted if not available.
- Adjust sweetness and spice level by varying honey and gochugaru quantities to your taste.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results; cook in batches if necessary.
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
