These fall-off-the-bone Keto Ribs are conveniently made in the Instant Pot and are finished in an air fryer or oven.
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This Keto Ribs recipe is fall-off-the-bone delicious! And even better, it’s incredibly simple to make.
Keto pork recipes offer a lot of fantastic options when following the keto diet.
Keto Ribs and Why You’ll Love Them
- They’re fall-off-the-bone delicious.
- This recipe is ready in a little over an hour, making for a quick keto dinner.
- Everyone will love these ribs, no matter if they eat keto or not.
- This rib recipe is a summer holiday favorite for eating Keto Memorial Day, Keto 4th of July recipes and Keto Labor Day.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Ribs Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade keto ribs recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Baby back ribs (also called pork back ribs)
- Keto Rib Rub
- Keto BBQ Sauce
How to Make Keto Ribs {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb ribs. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Step 1: Cook the Keto Ribs
Remove membranes from the back of the ribs. They should come off fairly easily by slipping a butter knife underneath the membrane and running the knife along the underside, pulling up on the membrane until you are able to detach the membrane. (Photos 1-3)
Season both sides with the Keto Rib Rub. (Photo 4)
Place wire rack trivet into the inner pot of an Instant Pot and add water.
Place ribs upright in a circular shape with meat facing outward and ribs inward. (Photo 5)
Cook ribs per instructions on the recipe card.
Carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place on a cutting board. (Photo 6)
Step 2: Brush and Bake With Barbecue Sauce
Brush top of ribs with barbecue sauce.
Cut ribs as necessary and place in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 F. (Photo 7) If you don’t have an air fryer, you can complete this step in an oven, although you may need to bake for a little longer (until the outside is slightly crispy).
Note: I use a Ninja Foodi, which is both an Instant Pot and air fryer in the same machine!
Your ribs are done and are ready to be cut! (Photo 8)
Serve (with more Keto BBQ Sauce if desired).
Can You Eat Ribs on the Keto Diet?
Yes, you can eat ribs on the keto diet. However, you must be sure to use a low carb BBQ sauce when you make the ribs. Most popular BBQ sauces are made with a lot of carbohydrates so be sure to use a low carb BBQ sauce.
You can eat BBQ sauce on the keto diet by following our easy to make recipe.
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Keto Ribs Recipe
Per serving (15 total servings – but feel free to enjoy more than one!):
- 153 calories
- 11g fat
- 13g protein
- 0.8g net carbs
More Keto Dinner Recipes
Many people who tried our Keto Ribs recipe also tried these Keto Dinner Recipes:
- Keto BBQ Chicken
- Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes
- Pork chops on the keto diet are so much fun to make and enjoy.
- Everyone loves the fact that you can eat burgers on the keto diet. Try a hugely popular recipe!
- A family favorite, modify a few ingredients and eat cheeseburger casserole on the keto diet guilt free! Try any one of our easy keto casseroles.
- You can make pizza casserole keto-friendly by using this vegetable the main ingredient for the crust. You will barely notice, if at all, that you are NOT eating a wheat crust!
- You can eat chili on the keto diet by substituting just a few ingredients, you’ll never miss the beans! Of all of our keto soup recipes this may be my favorite.
- One of our top keto ham recipes is this casserole. The whole family will enjoy it!
What to serve with Keto Ribs
- You can eat mac and cheese on the keto diet by following our amazing recipe!
- Learn how to make cucumber salad keto-friendly!
- Serve Greek Salad on keto when you are cooking out, what a combo!
- Instead of potatoes use this keto fries substitute, you won’t notice the difference!
- Need that healthy veggie, try the easy green beans keto recipe.
- Make egg salad keto-friendly by following this simple recipe!
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Keto Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs baby back ribs also called pork back ribs
- 1 recipe Keto Rib Rub
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup Keto BBQ Sauce
Instructions
Cook the Keto Ribs
- Remove membranes from the back of the ribs. They should come off fairly easily by slipping a butter knife underneath the membrane and running the knife along the underside, pulling up on the membrane until you are able to detach the membrane.
- Season both sides with rib rub.
- Place wire rack trivet into the inner pot of an Instant Pot and add water.
- Place ribs upright in a circular shape with meat facing outward and ribs inward.
- Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- When the cycle is complete, natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and place on a cutting board.
Brush and Bake With BBQ Sauce
- Brush top of ribs with Keto BBQ Sauce.
- Cut ribs as necessary and place in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 F. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can complete this step in an oven, although you may need to bake for a little longer (until the outside is slightly crispy).
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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