Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer
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Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer are delicious whether you’re snacking on them, serving as an appetizer or as a side dish! Sweet corn topped with barbecue seasoning and done in just 10 minutes in the air fryer!
What You Will ❤️ About Air Fryer Corn Ribs
- Easy! This corn ribs recipe has a quick seasoning and you’re ready to go! They cook in just 10 minutes!
- Flavor Burst! The seasoning combined with the fresh sweetness of the corn makes for a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Sweet & Savory – I love summer sweet corn! As an Iowan, sweet corn is basically its own food group. I layered on BBQ seasonings which were a great pairing of sweet & savory.
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
Ingredients for Air Fryer BBQ Corn Ribs
Corn riblets are really delicious with just butter, salt & pepper – that said – I kicked it up a bit with BBQ seasoning and a delicious BBQ Aioli for dip! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fresh corn on the cob
- Seasoning – you could also use your fave pre-made BBQ seasoning if you like
- Olive Oil
- Paprika
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Salt & Pepper
- OPTIONAL: add a little chili powder or cayenne pepper for spice
- BBQ Aioli Dipping Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- BBQ sauce
Recipe Variations
You can make tweaks to this corn rib recipe by just using different seasonings – here are a few ideas:
- Elote – cotija cheese, lime juice, cumin, cilantro and chipotle mayo
- Mediterranean – feta cheese, lemon juice, mint & a drizzle of pesto
- Ranch – ranch seasoning, blue cheese crumbles & ranch dressing to dip
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How to make Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer
The most difficult & time consuming part of the process to air fry corn ribs is cutting the corn into quarters! You need a VERY SHARP KNIFE, a good cutting board and a steady hand. Let’s get to it!
- Take the husks off the corn and chop off the ends of each ear of corn to make a flat end. Carefully, using a very sharp knife, cut the cobs into quarters, slice vertically.
- Mix together the olive oil, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush on the corn ribs.
- Place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 minutes on 380° F, flipping halfway through the cook time.
- Whisk mayonnaise and bbq sauce together in a bowl.
- When the ribs are ready, serve them with the dipping sauce
- OPTIONAL: Melt 2-3 tbsp of butter and pour over the corn ribs for extra savory goodness! Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
No! You eat this just like regular corn on the cob – corn kernels only. Don’t try and eat the corn cobs – you’ll break a tooth.
Well – technically sure – but cutting the frozen corn will be even more difficult and the taste isn’t as sweet.
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass storage ones) in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer at 250º for 4 minutes.
If you use an alternate dipping sauce and don’t add the butter at the end – then yes – vegan it is!
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Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer
Instructions
- Take the husks off the corn and chop off the ends of each ear of corn to make a flat end. Carefully, using a very sharp knife, cut the cobs into quarters, slice vertically.4 ears of corn
- Mix together the olive oil, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush on the corn ribs.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Place them in the air fryer basket. Try and have them in a single layer but a little overlap is ok.
- Air fry for 10 minutes on 380° F, flipping halfway through the cook time.
- Whisk mayonnaise and bbq sauce together in a bowl.1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp bbq sauce
- When the ribs are ready, serve them with the dipping sauce
- OPTIONAL: Melt 2-3 tbsp of butter and pour over the corn ribs for extra savory goodness! Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
