Corn Ribs

4.67 from 3 votes

Corn Ribs will be your new favorite summer appetizer! It's the most fun and delicious way to enjoy corn on the cob! So much flavor is packed into every corn kernel nook!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 394kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

spicy crema

3/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
2 tablespoons hot sauce (of choice)
1 lime juiced

seasoning mix

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt

garlic-herb butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (from about 2 cloves)
2 teaspoons minced cilantro plus more for garnish

corn assembly

2 corn on the cob
1 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado oil)

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Instructions

cutting corn ribs

Cut the bottoms and tops off of each corn cob, then cut each corn cob in half crosswise.
Stand one of the corn cob pieces upright and very carefully cut in half, then lay each half, cut side down and cut in half lengthwise again (making 4 quarters).Repeat with remaining corn cob halves.
Place corn cob pieces into a mixing bowl and toss together with oil. Add seasoning mix and continue to toss together.

seasoning mix

Place all seasoning ingredients into a mixing bowl. Stir together.

spicy crema

Place all spicy crema ingredients into a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

garlic and herb butter

Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat.
Once butter has melted, add chives, cilantro, and garlic and remove from heat. Swirl to evenly distribute garlic and herbs and set aside.

assembly

Spray air fryer basket with avocado spray and add corn ribs (may need to do in batches to prevent overcrowding). Spray corn ribs with cooking spray.
Set air fryer to 380˚F and air fry corn ribs for about 12 minutes.
Transfer corn ribs to a bowl and drizzle with garlic-herb butter. Toss well to coat.
Transfer corn rib to a serving platter and drizzle with more garlic-herb butter. Serve with spicy crema for dipping.

Notes

Alternate Cooking Methods for Corn Ribs

Stovetop Version

Place a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to just coat the bottom of the skillet. Carefully add the seasoned corn ribs to the hot skillet and sear on each side for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove corn ribs from heat and toss with garlic-herb butter. Serve.

Oven/Broiler Version

Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Line corn ribs onto prepared baking sheet, cut-side down, about 1/2 inch apart. Set broiler to high heat and broil corn ribs for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly charred and blistered. Turn corn ribs over and broil for another minute. Remove from heat and toss with garlic-herb butter. Serve.

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