Craving Korean BBQ but don’t feel like going out? You can make these air fryer Korean short ribs right at home, and you don’t even need a grill.
I love going out for Korean BBQ. It’s always a fun time, but sometimes I don’t feel like grilling my own food. And the smell that sticks to your clothes afterward is wild!
So, let’s make Korean BBQ at home instead. These short ribs are incredibly easy, packed with savory, umami-rich flavor, and only take 6 to 8 minutes to air fry.
Korean Short Rib Marinade
The marinade for these air fryer Korean short ribs is simple but packed with savory, slightly sweet, and umami-rich flavors.
I use garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger for convenience. If you’re willing to put in the extra time and effort, you can use fresh garlic, onion, and ginger instead.
Here’s what you’ll need for the marinade:
- Soy sauce
- Mirin
- Water
- Sesame oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ground ginger
- Black pepper
- Sesame seeds
How to Cook Beef Short Ribs in the Air Fryer
You don’t need a grill to make delicious Korean short ribs. The air fryer cooks the thin-cut beef quickly at high heat, giving you tender meat with browned, caramelized edges in just a few minutes.
1. Make the Marinade
Whisk the soy sauce, mirin, water, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and sesame seeds together in a bowl.
2. Marinate the Short Ribs
Add the beef short ribs and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer
Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with oil. Preheat to 400°F for 5 minutes.
4. Air Fry
Let the excess marinade drip off the short ribs, then arrange them in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Cut and Serve
Transfer the short ribs to a plate. Use kitchen scissors to cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Garnish with chopped green onions, if using. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Beef Short Ribs
- Preheat the air fryer. A hot basket helps the beef start browning right away.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Arrange the short ribs in a single layer and cook in batches if necessary.
- Flip halfway through. This helps both sides cook and brown evenly.
- Use kitchen scissors. They make it easy to cut the cooked short ribs into bite-sized pieces.
What to Serve with Korean Beef Short Ribs
For a complete Korean-style meal, serve these air fryer beef short ribs with banchan, the small side dishes traditionally served alongside Korean meals.
- Steamed white rice
- Kimchi
- Korean cucumber salad
- Korean potato salad
- Korean steamed egg
- Scallion salad
Try them as lettuce wraps, too! Korean short ribs are great wrapped in crisp lettuce with a little rice, kimchi, and your favorite banchan.
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Air Fryer Korean Short Ribs (Quick and Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin-cut beef short rib strips
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, water, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
- Add the short ribs and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Remove the short ribs from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Transfer the short ribs to a plate. Use kitchen scissors to cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Garnish with chopped green onions, if using. Serve and enjoy!
