Description
With a crispy, flavorful crust and a juicy center, these Dry Rubbed Baked Baby Back Ribs make a delicious snack and great game day grub!
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 pound) rack of extra meaty baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs (about 12-14 ribs)
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil, fit a baking rack into the sheet pan, and then spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the rack of ribs dry. Trim any excess fat and remove the membrane, if desired. Slice in between the bones to cut the rack into individual ribs.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over each of the ribs (top, bottom and sides) and then space out on the prepared baking rack. Let set for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake the ribs on the middle rack of the oven for 60-90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190-200°F. The ribs should bake tender and have a crisp, slightly charred crust.
- Serve with barbeque sauce on the side.