Lilbitoffit Airfryer And Crockpot Ribs! 2 Easy Recipes!

You had me at RIBS!

I prefer my beef ribs in the crockpot (or smoked), they come out fall off the bone tender vs in the airfryer.

I like my pork back ribs crispy on the outside. Prefer them in the airfryer. I cut them up into singles or doubles so the outside edges are all crispy!

When choosing your ribs, remember there are different kinds of ribs.

  • Beef short ribs have the meat on the top of the bone. They’re a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate, or rib areas of beef cattle. They consist of a short portion of the rib bone, which is overlain by meat which varies in thickness.
  • Pork back ribs are taken from around loin, the muscle that runs along the back on either side of the spine. They’re curvier & shorter than spareribs (hence why they call them “baby” back ribs) with lean meat both between & on top of the bones. They’re leaner, smaller, & slightly more expensive than spareribs.
  • Pork spare ribs come from the belly area. They’re thicker, meatier, fattier ribs.
  • Beef flank ribs are typically used for faster cooking in Asian dishes when the ribs are cooked hot & fast. In the flanken style of short rib, this thin cut, which is about 1/2-inch thick, goes across the bones so that each slice contains a few pieces of bone.

Airfryer Instructions

  1. Optional: Season the ribs with bbq spice rub or your preference covering both sides
  2. Cut rack of ribs into sections 4-5 ribs to fit 
  3. Preheat air fryer to 380, place ribs in the air fryer, meat side down, cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Flip ribs over, cook for an additional 10 minutes on 380.
  5. Optional: Once the timer is up, cover with bbq sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on 400.
  • Quick Tips: I cut my pork ribs into 1-2 bone sections so the outsides come out crispy. You can also throw them in the air fryer for around 22 minutes at 380-400 (no preheat). Set it & forget it. Season with salt. Mine still come out good if you’re in a hurry. I prefer just salt as seasoning. 

My Basic Crockpot Instructions 

  1. Set crockpot on low. 
  2. Cut rib rack in half, place in crockpot with 1 cup water. 
  3. Cover, cook over night 8-10 hrs. They fall off the bone. Add whatever sauces or seasoning you like.

Enjoy y’all!!!

Easy Airfryer Hard Boiled Eggs! Yes, You Read That Right!

Who else seems to screw up hard boiled eggs? Seriously, I struggle every. single. time.

So I got on the ole trusty google and, BINGO — an airfyer recipe. Y’all know I’m in a serious relationship with my airfryer, remember, I named him AL.

These take seconds to peel and do not require a long water bath.

One of the EASIEST air fryer recipes EVER.

  1. Load eggs in your air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry, 250F, 16 minutes, no preheat. If you like a softer yolk, reduce time slightly to 14 minutes.
  3. Put in bowl of cold water, cool so they don’t burn you.
  4. Quick peel by cracking the eggs on the top and the bottom and gently roll them on your hard surface (like your counter or cutting board).
Nice visual guide

You’re welcome!

Who else loves some deviled eggs!???

Easy Guide to a Low Carb Cheeseburger Keto Casserole Recipe

Dudes it’s cold out. Felt like eating something that was a cross between chili and a bacon cheeseburger. I mean what could go wrong ?! 🤷‍♀️

Casserole Ingredients

** For sensitive tummies I would omit high fodmap ingredients or anything you’re sensitive to like dairy

  • 1/2-1 pound bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef (I like 85%)
  • 1/2 sweet onion **optional
  • 1 clove garlic **optional
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese **optional
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup 
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt of choice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream **optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces shredded or grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill **optional

AIRFRYER BACON

I wrote a whole post on the details of perfecting your airfryer bacon HERE

Ingredients

  • 1lb bacon
I love this Hormel Bacon, its all natural with no preservatives

Bacon Instructions

  • Heat air fryer to 350°F
  • Arrange the bacon slices, twisting slightly to fit.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, flip.
  • Cook for 4-6 more minutes, check for doneness.

Casserole Instructions

  1. Cook bacon first. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes if you’re adding them
  3. Add the cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until combined.
  4. Spread the beef mixture into a greased 8×8 baking dish. Top with the cooked bacon.
  5. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk together with the heavy cream until combined. Stir in the pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the beef and bacon.
  7. Top with the cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set and golden on top. Sprinkle with dill before serving if using 

RECIPE NOTES

GAPS: Use sugar-free bacon

KETO: Consider omitting the ketchup or lessening the amount, depending on your carb tolerance. 

CARNIVORE/ZERO-CARB: Seasonings & sauces are personal preference.  Omit any ingredients that cause gut issues. Be creative and construct to your own recipe!

Happy eating loves!! 🥓 🍔 🧀