Fried Ribs

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 6 servings
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

  1. In shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add ribs, a few pieces at a time and toss to coat; shake off excess.
  2. 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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