Description
Delicious, handheld corn “ribs”—corn on the cob cut into quarters, seasoned and cooked until crispy and tender—then doused in garlic‑butter or your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 2½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley or cilantro, lemon/lime wedges
Instructions
- Trim ends of each corn cob and stand upright; carefully quarter each cob lengthwise to make rib‑shaped pieces :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- In a bowl, toss corn ribs with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to coat evenly :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Cook using one of the following:
- Air fryer: Preheat to 400 °F (200 °C). Air-fry in a single layer for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden & slightly charred :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Oven: Preheat to 375–400 °F (190–200 °C). Bake on parchment-lined sheet 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Grill: Brush with melted butter and grill on oiled grate for 6–8 minutes per side until charred and tender :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Meanwhile, melt butter and gently sauté minced garlic (~20 sec) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- Transfer cooked corn ribs to bowl, pour over garlic‑butter, and toss to coat thoroughly :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and squeeze lemon or lime over top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a very sharp knife and secure cutting board (wet towel underneath) for safety :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Microwaving cobs for 2 minutes softens them slightly and makes cutting easier :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Air fryer yields more curl and charring; oven gives more even crispness :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- Ready-to-eat immediately; refrigerate leftovers up to 3–4 days—reheat in air fryer or oven for crispness :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
- Customize: swap garlic butter for chipotle crema, taco seasoning, Tajín + lime, or BBQ aioli :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.