Air Fryer Corn Ribs

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Crispy corn ribs coated in creamy, zesty Mexican street corn flavor. They're bold, fun, and totally addictive.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican American

Keyword: air fryer corn ribs, corn ribs recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Corn Ribs

2 corn on the cob
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Elote Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Remove the husks from 2 corn on the cob. Cut the stalk off the end of the corn so you have a stable flat end to stand the corn upright. Place the flat side of the cob on the cutting board and use a large, sharp knife to cut down the center of the cob. Cut each cob into 4 ribs.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture on each corn rib.
Place the corn ribs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, add ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Brush the Elote sauce on each corn rib or serve on the side for dipping!

Notes

Corn Ribs in the Oven

- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Follow instructions 1-3, then place the corn ribs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, then slather the cooked corn with the Elote sauce!

Store and Reheat: I recommend enjoying corn ribs right away! But if you have leftovers, keep them in a sealed bag in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through!

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