Corn Ribs | Diethood

Wait till you attempt these corn ribs! This recipe has juicy seasoned corn kernels basted with butter and roasted within the oven (or air fryer). It’s a straightforward appetizer or aspect that you would be able to eat identical to ribs!

I really like taking advantage of contemporary corn whereas it’s in season. For an additional simple appetizer, do this creamy corn dip!

 

Corn ribs are about to turn into your new favourite solution to get pleasure from corn on the cob. They’re a straightforward, meat-free dish constructed from sliced, seasoned, and roasted strips of corn. You eat them identical to ribs! This recipe makes the juiciest corn ribs smothered with butter and bursting with smoky spice. I’ll undoubtedly be making these this soccer season! 

What’s So Nice About Corn Ribs?

• They’re a straightforward vegetarian recipe. These corn ribs have a deliciously smoky taste and so they’re tremendous juicy. They’re a scrumptious appetizer or aspect dish that everybody can get pleasure from, even meat lovers!
• Straightforward to arrange. When you get the cling of reducing your corn on the cob, toss the corn ribs in seasoning, and get them into the oven (or air fryer!). My helpful trick is microwaving the corn beforehand in order that it’s simpler to slice by means of. Works like a appeal.
• They’re full of taste. These corn ribs come out crunchy, juicy, and bursting with sweet-savory, BBQ-style taste. It’s simple to recreate with only a handful of spices and brown sugar.

What You’ll Want

You want just a few uncomplicated substances to make juicy baked corn ribs. Try my notes right here, and scroll to the recipe card for a printable listing with the complete recipe particulars.

• Corn on the Cob – You’ll want about 4 ears of contemporary corn or as many as you need. Select corn with inexperienced husks/silks and plump, golden kernels. 
• Olive Oil – Or one other cooking oil, like avocado oil or canola.
• Seasonings – I season these corn ribs with a mix of smoked (or candy) paprika, garlic powder, onion powder,  and cumin. You possibly can adapt this recipe with completely different seasonings! Strive Cajun spice or fajita seasoning for various taste profiles.
• Brown Sugar – I like a contact of sweetness to stability the savory spice. You should utilize brown sugar, granulated sugar, or one other sweetener, like honey.
• Butter – Melted earlier than you begin.
• Garnishes – Nothing finishes off this corn recipe higher than a squeeze of contemporary lime and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.

The Best (and Most secure!) Solution to Lower Corn Ribs

I really feel like reducing corn ribs ought to include a disclaimer: you’ll probably find yourself with some damaged ribs the primary time round, and that’s OK! It takes a little bit of follow, however simply keep in mind they’ll style scrumptious, crooked or not.

The hot button is to make use of a pointy knife (the sharpest you’ve bought), and ensure your reducing board is non-slip. If wanted, place a humid material beneath your reducing board to maintain it from sliding. Then, right here’s methods to lower corn ribs utilizing my simple methodology:

1. Shuck the corn by peeling away and discarding the husks and silks. 
2. Microwave the corn for two minutes, then let the corn cool. 
3. Lower every cob lengthwise down the center, after which lower every half in half once more so that you just wind up with quarters. Then, lower the quarters in half crosswise so you find yourself with ribs. Tada!

Learn how to Make Corn Ribs

The important thing to flavorful corn ribs lies within the marinade! It’s a straightforward step that doesn’t take lengthy, however it makes an enormous distinction. Don’t skip it!

• Prep the corn. Microwave your corn on the cob for a few minutes, then lower it into quarters (see above). 
• Marinade the corn. Subsequent, add the corn to a mixing bowl with olive oil and seasonings. Toss to coat, then let that sit and marinate for about quarter-hour whereas the oven preheats.
• Roast. Now, unfold the ribs in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 425ºF for 20 minutes, basting with melted butter and flipping the corn midway by means of.
• Serve. When the corn is cooked by means of and golden, switch it to a plate and squeeze over contemporary lime juice. Garnish the corn ribs with contemporary cilantro, and dig in! 

Serving Ideas

Corn ribs are scrumptious as they’re, or I’ll pair them with a dipping sauce, like home made barbecue sauce, home made honey mustard, or taratur (principally, Macedonian tzatziki). They’re additionally scrumptious drizzled with dressing, like this creamy avocado lime dressing or ranch. 

Serve these corn ribs on the aspect with an enormous bowl of no beans chili or grilled pineapple pork kebabs and a zesty avocado salad. They’re additionally a terrific sport day snack. Serve these alongside pizza rolls and stuffed mini peppers on Soccer Sunday!

Learn how to Retailer and Reheat

• Refrigerate. Retailer these corn ribs in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days. I don’t advocate freezing because the corn received’t style the identical as soon as it’s thawed.
• Reheat. Heat leftover corn ribs within the microwave, or you may pop them again into the oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes till they’re scorching all through.

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