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Honey Lemon Pepper Fried Ribs

Honey Lemon Pepper Fried Ribs are juicy, tender, and succulent! These crispy ribs are deep fried then tossed in a sweet and zesty sauce.
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Prep Time:1 day
Cook Time:8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern
Keyword: fried ribs, honey lemon pepper fried ribs, lemon pepper fried ribs, pork, recipe, ribs, ribs recipe, soul food, southern recipes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 slab ribs baby back ribs
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp salt free cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning low sodium
  • 1/4 tsp msg optional
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • Vegetable oil

Seasoned Flour

  • 3 cups self rising flour
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon

Glaze:

  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • zest 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Remove the membrane and cut off the excess fat from the ribs. Cut in between each bone with a sharp knife to make individual riblets.
  • Place the ribs and salt into a large tufferware container and cover with cold water. Place in the fridge and brine overnight.
  • The next day, drain off the water and rinse the ribs. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Season with the hot sauce, mustard, 1 tbsp salt free cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and msg. Sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Season the flour with chicken bouillon and the remaining salt free cajun seasoning. Add lemon pepper if desired.
  • Toss the ribs in the flour and shake off any excess.
  • Lay a baking rack on top of a baking sheet. Fry the ribs in batches in 350 degree vegetable oil for 7-8 minutes. Place on the rack. Clean the oil between bathes with a small strainer to collect any fallen bits. Once all the ribs have finished frying, double fry them again in the oil for 30 seconds. This should create a very crunchy coating.
  • Mix together the glaze ingredients. Use a brush to coat the ribs.
  • Enjoy!

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