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Flavorful Corn Ribs

These corn ribs (or riblets!) are a flavorful addition to any summer meal. Serve them with burgers, grilled chicken, or their porky counterpart.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salads and Sides
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: air fryer corn ribs, how to grill corn
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 102kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn on the cob
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch salt

Dipping sauce

  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Chop the ears of corn into quarters, lengthwise. To do this, first cut off the ends so that the cobs will stand up on a cutting board. Carefully push a knife down through the middle, cutting the cob in half. Cut these pieces in half again. If the cobs are quite long, you may wish to cut them shorter before attempting the vertical cut!
  • Combine olive oil and all of the spices.
  • Brush the seasoning over the prepared corn ribs.
  • Cooking the corn ribsOven baked corn ribs: Bake for 25-30 mins until it gets crispy and curly.

Air fryer corn ribs:

  • Cook on 400ºF for 10 minutes

Grilled corn ribs:

  • Cook on a hot grill for 8 minutes on each side.

  • Serve cooked riblets with dipping sauce.

Notes

Feel free to double or triple this recipe to make enough for a crowd!

Nutrition

Serving: 2corn ribs | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg