Description
This air fryer short ribs recipe features tender, boneless thick-cut short ribs marinated in a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce. With a quick 15-minute prep and a 10-minute air frying cook time, this dish is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or meal prep. The marinade combines savory coconut aminos, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic sesame oil, resulting in a rich, umami-packed meal topped with fresh spring onions and toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch and burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Short Ribs
- 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 (coconut palm sugar, brown sugar, or date syrup)
- ½ tsp gochugaru (optional)
For Cooking & Garnish
- Olive oil spray
- 1-2 whole spring onions (finely chopped)
- Sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic powder, onion granule, black pepper, coarse salt, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, mirin, honey, and gochugaru if using. Whisk together until well blended to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the short ribs: Place the boneless thick-cut short ribs in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the ribs, 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 (200°C) and let it preheat for about 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare ribs for cooking: Remove the short ribs from the marinade, allowing any excess to 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 ribs: Cook the ribs at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking, flip the ribs to ensure they brown evenly on both sides. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Check for doneness: The ribs should be nicely browned with slightly caramelized edges and cooked through. If needed, cook an additional 2-3 minutes to reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the ribs to a serving plate. Sprinkle with finely chopped spring onions and toasted white sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your tender, flavorful air fryer short ribs!
Notes
- This boneless thick-cut air fryer short ribs recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- The Korean-inspired marinade packs a lot of flavor in just 15 minutes.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute light soy sauce with tamari or use coconut aminos as suggested.
- Adjust the amount of honey or sugar substitute to taste, depending on your desired sweetness.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these ribs can be cooked in a broiler or oven but watch cooking times closely.
- Gochugaru is optional and adds a subtle heat; omit it if you prefer no spice.
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
