🍖 Carnivore Air Fryer Beef Short Ribs
High-Protein | Zero-Carb | 100% Animal-Based
🥩 Ingredients:
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1–1.5 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in or boneless)
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1 tsp salt (Redmond Real Salt or sea salt recommended)
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1/2 tsp black pepper (optional – omit for strict carnivore)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional – omit for strict carnivore)
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Optional: drizzle of tallow, butter, or duck fat
🔥 Instructions:
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Prep the ribs:
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Pat ribs dry with a paper towel.
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Season with salt and optional spices.
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Let sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes for better cooking.
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
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Air fry:
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Place ribs in a single layer (fat side up if bone-in).
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Air fry for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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For extra crispy edges: increase temp to 400°F for the last 5 minutes.
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Check doneness:
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Ribs should be tender and browned.
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Internal temp: at least 195°F for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
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Rest: Let rest 5 minutes. Spoon any drippings or melted fat on top.
Protein & Macros (Per Serving ~8 oz cooked):
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Protein: ~50–60g
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Fat: ~30–40g
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Carbs: 0g
Macros vary depending on cut (bone-in vs boneless and fat content).
🥩 Carnivore Tips:
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Add a pat of butter or dollop of bone marrow before serving for extra fat.
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Save the rendered fat for cooking eggs or other meat later!
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Want more collagen? Use bone-in ribs and slow-cook leftovers after air frying in broth.