Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients

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• ½ cup water
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• 3 tablespoons hickory smoke seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Red Rocks)
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• 1 rack frozen baby back ribs, membrane removed and cut into 4 slabs
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• ¼ cup barbecue sauce
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Instructions

1. 1
   Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set the trivet inside.
2. 2
   Sprinkle hickory smoke seasoning liberally over frozen ribs; set ribs on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.
3. 3
   Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4
   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
6. 6
   Transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with barbecue sauce. Broil until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes.