Air Fryer Corn Ribs (Buttery Seasoning)
This air fryer corn rib recipe is a creative twist on traditional corn on the cob, where the corn is sliced into rib-like pieces, tossed in seasoned butter, and air-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Equipment
Ingredients
Corn
- 3 Fresh Corn Cobs
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Cotija or Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Cilantro optional
Spicy Mayo
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Instructions
- Using a cutting board, cut the ends off of each cob. Next, cut each corn cob down the center. Do so by holding the corn cob vertically, and placing the knife on top of one end of the cob. Teeter back and forth with a sharp knife until you reach the other end. Be careful not to place any hands or fingers below to prevent any injury. Sometimes the knife will suddenly cut quickly as you go. Cut the remaining 2 cobs the same way.
- Place each half of a corn cob with the corn facing up and the rib facing down on the cutting board. Cut each in half lengthwise again, then cut each in half on the short edge so that there are 8 long pieces from each cob. See the photos above if you need guidance on cutting.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish and brush the butter over the corn.
- Place the corn ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It may take more than one batch to cook them all.
- Cook at 400℉ for 6 minutes. Rotate the corn ribs and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Place in a large bowl.
- While it cooks, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise and sriracha. In another small bowl add chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper to a small bowl and blend together.
- Sprinkle the corn ribs with the seasoning blend. Top with grated cheese, and optionally, freshly chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle spicy mayo on top of the corn ribs or use as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg