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Air Fryer Street Corn Ribs

The Best Air Fryer Street Corn Ribs

Sharon Nguyen
These Air Fryer Street Corn Ribs are always a hit. Corn that is cut into a rib shape are a fun side dish, and snack that never lasts long in my house. Nibbling on corn like you would eat a rib makes it so much more fun and tasty than regular corn on the cob.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Comfort Food, Mexican
Servings 2 corn
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer or Oven bake at 375 for 25-35 Minutes

Ingredients
 

Corn Seasoning

  • 2 Corn on the cob
  • 1 tablespoon Melted butter
  • ½ tablespoon Olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt

Corn Toppings

  • ¼ cup Mexican Crema + More for dipping (Optional)
  • ¾ tablespoon Cotija Cheese
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • Valentina Hot Sauce
  • ½ cup Flaming Hot Cheetos or Doritos
  • 3-4 stems Cilantro (cut finely)
  • Kosher Salt (to taste)
  • Paprika

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Instructions
 

  • *Tip on cutting the corn* If the core is hard to cut, microwave the entire corn with the husk still on in the microwave for about 1.5 minutes on high. Let the corn cool down a few minutes before taking the husk off and cleaning the corn.
  • If you feel comfortable with a knife and have one that is strong and sturdy , you can skip the first step of microwaving, and start by removing the husks and cleaning the corn
  • Lay the corn down horizontally and cut the tips and the ends off the corn so both sides are flat.
  • Stand the corn up vertically and begin to slice downwards. You can use your palm to push down or slap down on the knife, or knock the corn with the knife onto the cutting board. It takes a few tries to feel out which method works best for you. Be very very careful during this process! If you find cutting the long quarters of corn are a bit difficult, you can cut the corn in half and work with smaller segments of the corn
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  • After the corn is sliced in half, turn the corn towards you and slice again downwards into quarters.
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  • Repeat until all the corn is quartered
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  • Preheat your Air Fryer to 400
  • Melt butter in the microwave for 15-30 seconds in a bowl. Combine the corn seasoning ingredients:
    1 tablespoon Melted butter, ½ tablespoon Olive oil, ¼ teaspoon Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • Use a brush or spatula to spread the seasonings on to the corn.
  • Add the seasoned corn into the air fryer at 400F for 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway.
  • Garnish with your desired toppings. I love adding Mexican Crema, Cotija Cheese, Lime juice, Valentina hot sauce and of course Flaming Hot Cheetos!

Notes

  • Be EXTRA careful when cutting the corn!
  • If the core is hard to cut, microwave the entire corn with the husk still on in the microwave for about 1.5 minutes on high. Let the corn cool down a few minutes before taking the husk off and cleaning the corn.
  • If you find cutting the long quarters of corn are a bit difficult, you can cut the corn in half and work with smaller segments of the corn.
  • It takes a few tries to feel out which method works best for you. Be very very careful during this process.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 744IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
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