Step 1

Mix together the salt, sugar, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2

Rub the seasoning rub all over both sides of the ribs.

Step 3

Keeping the ribs together, arrange them in a circle around the edge of your round air fryer basket or cut rack in half and set in square air fryer basket.

Step 4

Cook for 35 minutes* at 325°F.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife, cut the meat between the bones into individual ribs. Brush ribs all over with the barbecue sauce.

Step 6

Increase the heat to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes, or until the meatiest part of the ribs reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.