Fried Ribs

Name: Fried Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white rice flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 3 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs; Oil for deep-fat frying; Optional: Barbecue sauce or sweet chili sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Low and slow in the smoker isn’t the only way to go for baby back pork ribs. Our deep-fried ribs recipe is your shortcut to spicy, crunchy and satisfyingly chewy ribs bursting with porky flavors.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white rice flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Barbecue sauce or sweet chili sauce

Directions

In shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add ribs, a few pieces at a time and toss to coat; shake off excess.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry ribs, a few at a time, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. If desired serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork: 500 calories, 44g fat (9g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.

If you love meaty, juicy ribs with a crisp golden brown exterior, this will be your new favorite way to serve them. A light dredge in seasoned flour before frying gives just the right crackly crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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