Transform fresh corn into crispy, flavorful corn ribs with our Air Fryer Corn Ribs Recipe. This easy, step-by-step tutorial will help you get a great side dish on the table in no time.
How do you eat corn ribs?
When you make this recipe, you end up with small pieces of crispy corn. Because part of the cob is still attached, you eat the corn kernels off the riblets like you would eat an ear of corn.
It’s pretty good, all things considered. But is it worth all the work? I guess that’s for you to decide!
How to Cut Fresh Corn into Long Strips of Corn
The real challenge with this corn riblets recipe is cutting the corn cobs into fourths. You’d think it might be an easy endeavor, but corn cobs are really hard, so turning a whole corn cob into four skinny corn pieces is tricky.
In addition to being hard, they’re also challenging to hold. These two characteristics of corn on the cob mean that cutting the cob into corn curls is a challenge.
The best way to cut fresh corn on the cob into fourths is to have very good knife skills. It also helps to have the following supplies:
- A large sharp knife – it really needs to be very sharp
- Cutting board
- Metal meat pounder or a rolling pin
How to Make this Air Fryer Corn Ribs Recipe
This air fryer version of corn ribs makes them a relatively simple and quick side dish. Add a smoky rub to take them to the next level. Whether you’re serving corn ribs as an appetizer, a snack or a side dish at a BBQ, they’ll keep your friends and family coming back for more! Don’t worry – if you don’t have an air fryer, you can also bake them in an oven.
Corn Ribs Recipe Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh sweet corn – husks and corn silks/threads removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Optional serving suggestions:
- Fresh cilantro – roughly chopped
- Lime wedges, freshly squeezed lime juice
- Sriracha mayo, chili mayo, BBQ sauce, or other dipping sauce
Air Fryer Corn Ribs
Transform fresh corn into crispy, flavorful corn ribs with our Air Fryer Corn Ribs Recipe. These zesty, crispy little bites of corn are perfection in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh sweet corn – husks and corn silks/threads removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon tsp garlic powder
- Redmonds REAL Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Remove any husks and corn silks/threads from the corn cobs.
- Very carefully cut each cub lengthways into quarters following the tips outlined above.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder and season with a little salt and pepper to make the rub. Then lay out the quartered cobs in a tray or board and use a pastry brush to evenly season the corn by coating them with the rub mix.
- Using an air fryer: Evenly lay out the corn ribs in the air fryer basket. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Once it’s come up to temperature, cook for 10-12 minutes, until tender and the edges have started to brown and crisp. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to cook in two batches. The ribs should be in a single layer and not touching.
Notes
To bake these in the oven: preheat the oven to 375°F. Lay out the corn ribs on a non-stick or parchment-lined baking sheet and put in the oven for 25- 30 minutes, until tender and the edges have started to brown and crisp.
