Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs – Fall-Off-the-Bone Easy Recipe

Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky, smoky barbecue sauce—no grill required! This easy recipe gives you restaurant-quality ribs right from your oven. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or weekend comfort food.

If you’re searching for the best oven baked BBQ ribs recipe, this one delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

🍖 Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3–4 lbs total)

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

• 1½ cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Ribs
   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs.

2. Season
   Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. Rub all over ribs.

3. Wrap & Bake Low and Slow
   Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 2½–3 hours until tender.

4. Sauce & Broil
   Remove foil. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce. Increase oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until caramelized.

5. Rest & Serve
   Let ribs rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

⭐ Tips for the Best Oven-Baked Ribs

• Always remove the membrane for tender ribs.

• Bake low and slow for juicy meat.

• Add sauce only at the end to prevent burning.

🥗 What to Serve With BBQ Ribs

• Coleslaw

• Baked beans

• Corn on the cob

• Mac and cheese