These corn ribs are such a enjoyable solution to serve sweetcorn – juicy, smoky and just a little spicy. They curl up as they prepare dinner into little rib-style strips, with beautiful golden edges. I’ve included directions for the oven, BBQ and air fryer.
Nicky’s Notes
These corn riblets take corn-on-the-cob to a complete new degree!
- They’re simpler to handle than a complete corn cob – for those who simply need a nibble, you possibly can cease at 2 (or six, or seven…)
- Having particular person riblets provides you extra floor space for the seasoning, which implies further flavour! The sides catch and crisp barely as they prepare dinner, whereas the center stays candy and tender 😍
- They’re particularly good as a simple vegetarian facet that’s something however boring!
I’ve examined these within the air fryer, oven and BBQ. BBQ is after all going to win each time for that little bit of smokiness, however all of them style unbelievable!
They curl up higher within the air fryer (as long as they’ve sufficient room within the basket) or on the BBQ, however they nonetheless curl just a little within the oven.
I prefer to par-cook the corn cobs earlier than slicing. They’re so a lot simpler to chop than uncooked corn cobs. It solely takes just a little longer, but it surely’s so price it (sure, I did get my knife caught in a uncooked corn cob. I realized my lesson quick).
📋 Elements for corn ribs
***Full recipe with detailed portions within the recipe card beneath***
The spices
Scale back or pass over the cayenne for a milder model, or add a pinch extra for those who like them with a correct kick.
Swap the smoked paprika or cayenne for Cajun seasoning or fajita seasoning, for those who fancy altering the flavour.
🧑🍳 Abbreviated Recipe
***Full recipe with detailed steps within the recipe card beneath***
Boil the corn cobs briefly to melt, then cool and thoroughly reduce into strips utilizing a pointy knife on a secure chopping board. Toss with oil and smoky seasoning, then prepare dinner till barely curled on the edges (see full directions for various cooking strategies)
Recipe Suggestions
- Microwaving can soften the corn too: As an alternative of boiling, you possibly can microwave the corn cobs for a couple of minutes first to melt them barely, which makes them simpler to chop. Cool them beneath chilly working water in order that they’re simpler to deal with earlier than slicing.
- Use a pointy, heavy knife. A big chef’s knife provides you extra management. Don’t use a small knife – it’s a lot more durable and extra harmful.
I like a easy sriracha mayo (proven right here ) for dipping.
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Leftovers Information
- Corn ribs are finest served right away, whereas they’re scorching, juicy and barely crisp on the edges.
- Leftovers might be cooled, lined and saved within the fridge for as much as 2 days. Reheat them within the oven or air fryer till piping scorching all through. The microwave works too, however they’ll be softer and gained’t have the identical flippantly crisped edges.
- I don’t suggest freezing them, as the feel of the sweetcorn can turn into watery as soon as defrosted.
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Place the corn cobs right into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 7-8 minutes (this softens the corn and makes it simpler to chop). Then drain and run beneath chilly water till cool.
4 corn cobs
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Trim a slice off each the highest and backside ends of the corn so you have got flat, secure surfaces. Stand the corn up on it is wider finish, on a secure chopping board.
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Warning: All the time use a secure chopping board and a pointy knife and preserve your arms above the knife blade. There is a threat the corn may slip, so work fastidiously. You’ll be able to reduce full-length corn ribs, or if most popular, reduce the corn in half, crosswise, first (to make 2 ‘mini’ cobettes), then reduce these into little corn ribs.
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Place the blade of a big, sharp knife instantly within the middle prime of the cob. Rigorously however firmly hit the backbone of the knife with the palm of your hand—or gently faucet it with a rolling pin—to wedge it into the cob. All the time preserve your arms above the knife.
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Reduce by way of the corn utilizing a rocking movement together with your knife.
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As soon as you’ve got reduce all over, place each halves flat-side down onto the chopping board and slice in half lengthways, to you have got 4 lengthy corn ribs (or 8 mini corn ribs for those who chopped the corn in half, crosswise, first).
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Repeat with the remaining corn cobs.
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Combine the oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and dried parsley collectively in a bowl.
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Air fryer technique:
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Place the corn ribs kernel-side-up within the air fryer basket (you could have to work in two batches) and brush on the seasoned oil.
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Air fry at 200C/400F for 10-12 minutes, turning as soon as, midway by way of cooking, till golden and tender.
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Place the ribs in a serving bowl, prime with the salted butter and serve.
2 tbsp salted butter
BBQ technique:
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Preheat the BBQ to medium-high (200-230C/400-450F)
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Brush the seasoned oil on every corn rib and place kernel-side-up in BBQ grill, over direct warmth. Grill for 3 minutes, then flip and prepare dinner for 4-5 minutes, till flippantly charred. The ribs ought to curl up utilizing the BBQ technique.
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Place the ribs in a serving bowl, prime with the salted butter and serve.
2 tbsp salted butter
Oven technique:
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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
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Place the corn ribs kernel-side-up on a baking tray and brush on the seasoned oil.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, till golden and tender.
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Place the ribs in a serving bowl, prime with the salted butter and serve.
2 tbsp salted butter
Can I boil and slice the corn forward of time?
Sure, you possibly can boil, cool (beneath chilly working water), dry and slice the corn cobs as much as 24 hours forward. Pat them dry once more, then retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge. Don’t season till simply earlier than cooking, as salt can draw out moisture and make the kernels look just a little wrinkly.
Air fryer tip:
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Give the corn ribs area so the new air can flow into and assist them curl.
Attempt ending with extras
A sprinkle of grated parmesan, crumbled feta, contemporary coriander/cilantro, lime juice, or a drizzle of spicy mayo is beautiful!
Dietary data is approximate, per corn rib.
Energy: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fats: 4g | Saturated Fats: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fats: 2g | Trans Fats: 0.1g | Ldl cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
Vitamin info is robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
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