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Corn ribs

Air Fryer Corn Ribs

These delicious Air Fryer Corn Ribs are not only super fun to eat, they are just the right amount of crispy, sweet, and juicy. We love them for snacking and to take as an appetizer for parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lime juice
  • Tajin seasoning for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon (17 g) cotija cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Take the husks off the corn and chop off the ends. Carefully and with a sharp knife, cut the cobs into quarters, lengthwise.
  • Mix together the olive oil and the seasonings. Brush on the corn ribs.
  • Place them in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 12 minutes on 400°F (200°C), flipping halfway through the cook time.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and lime juice together in a bowl.
  • When the ribs are ready, serve them with the sauce drizzled over the top, a sprinkle of tajin seasoning, and some crumbled cotija.

Notes

  • Be very careful cutting the corn into strips. I suggest heating the cobs for 2 minutes in the microwave to soften them first. Use a large, sharp knife. Do not place your fingers below the knife.
  • If you have a sharp, large knife, approach cutting the corn like chopping wood. Get it started a little bit so you can hold the knife in both hands, then pound the corn against the cutting board as the knife slices through the cob. Once you get it cut in half, you can set it flat side down and cut through it again.
    You can actually buy corn riblets at many grocery stores now.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Corn
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