Air Fryer Honey Glazed Spare Ribs

Perfectly tender and sticky, these kid-friendly air fryer spare ribs are incredibly easy to make. Coated in a rich char siu marinade and caramelized to perfection.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork spare ribs
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 can beer
• 1 stalk green onion
• 1 piece ginger
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp char siu sauce
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. 1Add Pork Ribs to Bowl

   

   Pour fresh, raw pork rib pieces from their container directly into a clean, clear glass mixing bowl.

   Tip: Ensure your bowl is large enough to comfortably hold the ribs and all upcoming marinades.
2. 2Add Flour and Salt for Cleaning

   

   Sprinkle an even layer of flour and salt directly over the raw pork ribs inside the glass bowl to begin the cleaning process.

   Tip: Flour and salt help draw out impurities and blood from raw pork, ensuring a cleaner flavor in the final dish.
3. 3Mix Ribs with Water

   

   Pour water into the glass bowl with the ribs, salt, and flour, then thoroughly mix everything together using a pair of chopsticks.

   Tip: After mixing this cleaning solution, remember to rinse the ribs thoroughly with clean water and drain them well before moving on to the actual marinade.
4. 4Pour Beer Over Ribs

   

   Pour beer from a can into the glass bowl containing the cleaned and prepared rib pieces.

   Tip: Beer acts as a natural tenderizer and adds depth of flavor to the pork marinade.
5. 5Add Aromatics

   

   Add fresh green onion pieces and thin slices of ginger directly into the bowl with the ribs.

   Tip: Ginger and green onions help neutralize any gamey odors and infuse a fresh fragrance.
6. 6Pour Sauces Over Ribs

   

   Pour dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and char siu sauce over the ribs and aromatics to build a rich flavor base.

   Tip: Pour the sauces evenly over the meat so every piece absorbs the savory and sweet flavors.
7. 7Massage the marinade into the ribs

   

   Put on a kitchen glove and thoroughly mix and massage the marinade sauce into the ribs inside a glass bowl, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the rich sauce.

   Tip: Massaging the marinade by hand helps the flavors penetrate deeply into the meat for a richer taste.
8. 8Arrange ribs in the air fryer

   

   Carefully place the marinated rib pieces in a single layer inside an air fryer basket lined with baking paper, making sure they are neat and well-spaced.

   Tip: Lining the basket with baking paper makes cleanup easier and prevents the sweet marinade from sticking and burning.

Storage & Reheating

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