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Air-Fried Garlic Pork Spareribs

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 70 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 85 minsoutdoor_grillAir-fried
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skilletInstruction

8 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleSpareribs need to be marinated 1 hour in advance1h
01
Preparation
00:00:25
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pork to prevent cross-contamination.

Rinse 1000g defrosted pork spareribs thoroughly with water and drain. Pat completely dry with kitchen towel until no moisture remains.

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Watch out

Ensure spareribs are completely dried, otherwise seasonings won't stick well and crispiness will be compromised.

Ingredients:pork spareribs
Tools:kitchen towel
02
Preparation
00:00:38

Peel half a bulb of garlic and finely dice into small bits.

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Dice garlic finely so the flavor marinates deeply into the meat.

Ingredients:Garlic
Tools:Chef knifecutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:00:53

Add minced garlic, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 0.5 tsp white pepper to ribs. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.

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Mix thoroughly so cornstarch and liquids combine smoothly into an even coating on the ribs.

Ingredients:pork spareribs (1000 g)Garlic (0.5 piece)sugar (1 tbsp)Salt (0.5 tsp)cornstarch (1 tbsp)soy sauce (2 tbsp)oyster sauce (2 tbsp)white pepper powder (0.5 tsp)
Tools:Mixing bowl
04
Waiting Time
00:01:31

Let the marinated spareribs rest for about 1 hour so flavors absorb deeply into the meat.

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Watch out

Marinating less than an hour may leave the center bland.

Ingredients:pork spareribs
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Active Cooking
00:01:39

Use tongs to arrange marinated spareribs into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

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Do not overlap ribs, or air won't circulate evenly, leaving parts undercooked.

Ingredients:pork spareribs
Tools:Air fryertongs
06
Active Cooking
00:01:47

Set air fryer temperature to 185°C and cook for 10 minutes until surface turns lightly golden.

local_fire_department185°C, 10 mins
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Do not leave air fryer open for long during cooking to prevent temperature drops.

Tools:Air fryer
07
Active Cooking
00:01:55
warningStay safe

Beware of hot steam when pulling out the basket. Metal interior is extremely hot.

Pull out basket, flip each sparerib over using tongs. Return to air fryer at 185°C for another 5 minutes until both sides are golden, crispy, and cooked through.

local_fire_department185°C, 5 mins
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Watch out

Watch closely during final minutes as sugars can burn quickly.

Tools:Air fryertongs
08
Active Cooking
00:02:13

Transfer air-fried spareribs onto a serving plate. Sprinkle 1 tbsp fried dry garlic bits evenly over the top and serve hot.

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Watch out

Sprinkle dry garlic at the end

air frying them early will cause them to burn and turn bitter

Ingredients:fried dry garlic bits (1 tbsp)
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

pork spareribs1000 g
Garlic0.5 piece
soy sauce2 tbsp
oyster sauce2 tbsp
white pepper powder0.5 tsp
cornstarch1 tbsp
sugar1 tbsp
Salt0.5 tsp
fried dry garlic bits1 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen towelChef knifecutting boardMixing bowlAir fryertongsserving plate