Air Fryer BBQ Pork Riblets
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup water
1 lb bone-in St. Louis pork sparerib portions (cut 1 to 1½ inches thick)
1 tbsp Kansas City style barbecue seasoning rub (or Homemade BBQ Seasoning, see recipe, below)
Canola oil cooking spray
2/3 cup barbecue sauce (bottled, heated)
COOKING:
Place water in bottom of air-fryer pan (underneath the basket).
Preheat air fryer to 350°F according to manufacturer’s directions. Meanwhile, cut rib portions between the bones into 1- to 1½-inch pieces; place in a large bowl.
Sprinkle barbecue seasoning over rib pieces; toss until evenly coated.
Lightly spray rib pieces with cooking spray; toss. Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
Place rib pieces in the basket. Lightly spray tops of pork pieces with cooking spray.
Cook for 6 minutes.
Shake rib pieces in basket or toss with tongs; lightly spray with cooking spray.
Cook for 12 minutes more, shaking basket or tossing rib pieces after 6 minutes.
Lightly brush rib pieces with some of the sauce; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce slightly caramelizes.
Transfer rib pieces to a bowl and toss with remaining sauce.
Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving
Homemade BBQ Seasoning:
In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Makes 1 tablespoon.