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Enjoy these delicious Korean-style Air Fryer Short Ribs, at home, and in under 30 minutes! When you make beef short ribs in air fryer, you'll be amazed at how flavorful they are and how easy they are to make.

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SHORT RIBS IN AIR FRYER RECIPE

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Korean beef short ribs are a favorite to order at a restaurant, but they are super easy to make at home!

While they may not be completely authentic Korean short ribs, these air fryer short ribs are tender, marinated with savory and umami seasonings, and will be cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection in a short period of time.

But you already know that cooking in the air fryer saves you time! With your air fryer, you can have Korean beef short ribs ready in half the time that it would take to bake or grill them.

If you have had these ribs in a restaurant, you'll be so happy to learn how to make them at home!

Actually, you can make many restaurant-worthy dishes in the air fryer like Air Fryer Boneless Wings and even Air Fryer Tuna Steaks.

Add this recipe for short ribs in the air fryer to your list - once you make this your family will be asking you to make it over and over again.

raw bone in english style beef ribs on a plate surrounded by the ingredients to marinate them, viewed from above

INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER SHORT RIBS

Beef Short Ribs - The beef ribs shown here are English-style short ribs. They are bone-in ribs where the meat sits on top of the bone, which makes the bones easy to remove after cooking. 2-3 pounds is the right amount to go with this marinade.

Tamari or Soy Sauce - Use tamari to make this recipe gluten-free. Soy or tamari gives us the main flavor for the Korean rib marinade.

Brown Sugar - Mixed with the soy sauce this gives us the perfect salty/sweet flavor balance.

Olive Oil - Oil in the marinade adds moisture to make the air fryer short ribs nice and tender, plus it will keep them from sticking to the air fryer basket.

Garlic - Use freshly minced garlic for the most punch.

Salt and Pepper - To ensure that the ribs are well seasoned.

Red Pepper Flakes - These give a bit of heat to the short ribs. You can omit them if you prefer, but they really make these Korean ribs taste just like you get from a restaurant.

Fresh Parsley - Chop this up and add it just before serving.

If you have any questions about making beef short ribs in air fryer, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP

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HOW TO MAKE SHORT RIBS IN AIR FRYER

Use paper towels to pat the ribs dry and place them in a bowl.
Add the tamari (or soy sauce), brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to another bowl and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the short ribs and mix until the meat is covered. Let marinate for at least 2 hours, and up to 8 hours.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360°F/180°C. Place the beef short ribs in the air fryer basket with the meaty portion facing down. Don't overfill the basket. You may need to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Cook for 10 minutes, then flip over and brush with leftover marinade.
Cook for an additional 10 or 15 minutes, or until the ribs reach an internal temperature of about 190°F/88°C.
Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving, topped with a garnish of fresh parsley.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for how to air fry beef short ribs, please see the recipe below.

english style short ribs in air fryer basket

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER SHORT RIBS

The Asian flavors in these air fryer beef ribs make them perfect to serve with Air Fryer Fried Rice and Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings!

You can also make things simple and serve with plain Jasmine rice and your favorite steamed veggies.

Don't forget dessert! Make a sweet treat in the air fryer for later, like my Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies!

More easy air fryer sides you should try:

HOW CAN I DOUBLE THIS RECIPE?

If you'd like to make 4-6 pounds of beef short ribs, you can double the marinade ingredients and make the recipe as described.

The only real change you'll need to make is that you will need to cook the ribs in batches. You shouldn't overlap them or stack them up in the air fryer because that will cause them to cook unevenly.

CAN I MAKE SHORT RIBS AHEAD OF TIME?

While these air fryer ribs are delicious as leftovers, they are much better if served and enjoyed right away. Let them rest for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute and eat up!

WHAT TEMPERATURE DO I COOK BEEF SHORT RIBS TO?

You want these ribs to be fully cooked, and then a bit more so that they are falling off the bone. I like to cook them to at least 190°F/88°C.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO AIR FRY SHORT RIBS?

This recipe has you cooking the ribs for 20 to 25 minutes in the air fryer. Be sure to account for the 5 minutes that it will take to preheat the air fryer as well.

You'll need a few hours to marinate the ribs in the Korean BBQ marinade, so be sure to plan ahead to make this tasty meal.

HOW LONG CAN I MARINATE BEEF RIBS?

You should marinate the ribs in the soy sauce mixture for at least two hours, but not much longer than 8 hours. After that you may find that the meat starts to break down or gets too salty.

a white plate of 4 english cut beef short ribs cooked in air fryer.

CAN I AIR FRY OTHER BEEF SHORT RIBS?

Here we're air frying English cut short ribs, but you can also use this recipe to cook flank cut short ribs or boneless beef short ribs. The air fryer cook time should be the same.

ARE RIBS TENDER IN AIR FRYER?

Yes! If cooked the right way, short ribs in the air fryer are tender, juicy, and amazing.

I suspect that a lower, slower cooking method (like in a smoker or slow cooker) might get these more tender, but Air Fryer beef ribs are very close to perfect and in only 25 minutes!

STORING AND REHEATING AIR FRYER SHORT RIBS

Keep any leftover air fryer short ribs in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

To reheat short ribs in the air fryer, cook at 400°F/200°C for 3-5 minutes, or until they are warmed through.

CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE LOW CARB?

Yes! You can make a keto or low-carb version of this recipe by replacing the brown sugar with a low-carb sweetener of your choice like Lakanto golden sweetener or Swerve.

If you're looking for low carb air fryer recipes, check out my Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Boats, or learn how to make the best air fryer cauliflower too!

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MORE AIR FRYER BEEF RECIPES

If you like cooking beef short ribs in the air fryer, you should try these other easy ways to make air fryer beef!

Air Fryer Roast Beef is excellent on sandwiches or as a dinner entree with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Cube Steak in the Air Fryer is a budget-friendly meal that cooks up so fast!

Make a whole Steak in the Air Fryer, or try these tasty Air Fryer Steak Bites.

With ground meat, make Air fryer Meatloaf, or perfect Air Fryer Hamburgers.

You might like this recipe for Jamaican Air Fryer Beef Patties too.

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Air Fry Beef Short Rib

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Marinating/Resting Time2

Total Time2 35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: air fry beef short rib

Servings: servings

Calories: 456kcal

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Equipment

Air fryer
Large Bowl
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

2.5-3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs English Style
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Pat the short ribs dry and place in a bowl.
Add the tamari, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to a bowl. Stir to combine. Pour over the short ribs and mix until the short ribs are covered. Let marinade for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
Preheat the air fryer to 360F for 5 minutes. Place the short ribs in the air fryer basket, with the meat portion facing down. You may need to cook the short ribs in batches depending on how big they are and how big your basket is.
Cook at 360°F/180°C for 10 minutes. Flip the ribs and then brush with leftover marinade if desired.
Cook an additional 10-15 minutes, until the ribs reach an internal temperature of about 190°F. Let the ribs sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.

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Notes

These are English cut short ribs with the bone-in and the meat sits on top of the bone. Short ribs also sometimes come boneless or flank cut, which are cut across the bone.
If you are gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also use coconut aminos if you prefer.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.

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Nutrition

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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Air Fry Beef Short Rib