Garlic Pork Ribs with Mashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Quick and delicious garlic pork ribs with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Pork Ribs
- 2.2 lbs pork ribs 1 kg
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tbsp oil or lard, 30 g
- 10 g salt about 2 tsp
- 1 g black pepper ground, about ¼ tsp
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2.5 lbs potatoes 1200 g
- ½ cup butter 120 g, use margarine if you need a lactose-free option
- salt to taste
Instructions
- If necessary, remove the membrane from the ribs and cut them into portions. While you’re prepping, preheat your air fryer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lard or oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.While you can use oil, using high-quality pork lard will give your ribs a richer, more authentic flavor.
- Rub the marinade all over the ribs, making sure to massage it in well.
- Place the ribs in the air fryer basket, pour about 1/4 cup of water under the basket, and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes.
- Drain the juices from the air fryer into a bowl. Flip the ribs, baste them with a couple of tablespoons of the collected juices, and cook for another 20 minutes at 340°F (170°C).
- While the ribs are cooking, peel and dice the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit for a minute or two to release any excess steam. Then mash them and stir in the butter until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Flip the ribs once more and drain off any excess fat. Brush or drizzle a bit of the rendered fat over the ribs, then cook for another 20 minutes at 340°F (170°C).
- Serve the garlic pork ribs hot with the creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
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