Preheat a dutch oven with oil over medium-high heat. Season all the sides of ribs with salt, paprika, and pepper. Fry each side of the ribs until it they are golden brown. Remove from the dutch oven and set aside.
Slice the onions into half rings. Place the onions into the grease left over in the dutch oven from the ribs and sauté until golden.
Return the ribs back to the dutch oven. Pour coke over the ribs.
Bake the ribs covered for about 90 minutes at 280°F. Use a fork to poke through to confirm readiness.