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Air-fried coffee-rubbed beef back ribs with mayo-barbecue dipping sauce

SAM THE COOKING GUY · ♥ 9.3K likes · 351.4K views · 9 min video

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  • 2 tbsp ground coffee
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • garlic powder
  • chipotle chili powder
  • pepper
  • smoked salt
Mix the rub: ground coffee, brown sugar, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, freshly ground pepper and smoked salt.
Mixing the coffee rub
  • beef back ribs
Dry the beef back ribs and cut them down to fit the air fryer.
Work a knife under the membrane at a bone, grip it with a paper towel and pull it off; trim extra fat.
Trimming the ribs and pulling the membrane
  • soy paste
Rub a little soy paste on both sides as a binder, then sprinkle with the rub, lightly on the bony back.
Air fry on two racks at 325 for 35 minutes.
Air frying at 325
  • mayo
  • barbecue sauce
  • Sriracha
Mix the sauce: mayo, barbecue sauce, Sriracha and soy paste.
Check the internal temperature; aim to pull at almost 200 degrees.
Checking the internal temperature
Cook about five minutes more.
Paint one side with the sauce and return for about three minutes so it gets sticky and caramelizes.