Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Cut ribs into 2 pieces, Place ribs on a clean surface and pat them dry with paper towels.

Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by gently sliding a knife under it and pulling it off in one piece.

Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the ribs, making sure they are well coated.

Season both sides of the ribs with one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of black pepper, ensuring an even distribution.

Sprinkle one tablespoon of smoked paprika, one tablespoon of garlic powder, one tablespoon of onion powder, and one teaspoon of chili powder over the ribs, rubbing the spices into the meat.

Place the ribs on 2 baking sheets lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper, bone side down.

Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil and place them in the preheated oven.

Bake the ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until they are tender and cooked through.

While the ribs are baking, prepare the sticky honey garlic sauce.

In a medium saucepan, combine half a cup of honey, a quarter cup of soy sauce, and three cloves of minced garlic.

Add one tablespoon of rice vinegar, one tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, mix a quarter cup of water with one tablespoon of cornstarch to create a slurry.

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.

Continue to cook the sauce for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until it thickens to a glossy, syrup-like consistency.

Remove the sauce from heat and set it aside.

Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully discard the top layer of foil.

Brush a generous layer of the sticky honey garlic sauce over the top of the ribs, making sure it is evenly coated.

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Return the ribs to the oven and bake them for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them into individual ribs.

Serve the sticky honey garlic ribs with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.