Air Fryer Corn Ribs

These air fryer corn ribs are easy to make and feature cutting the ears lengthwise so they curl up like ribs in this Mexican elote-inspired recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 515 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2 ears fresh corn, husked
• 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
• 1 teaspoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place an ear of corn on a cutting board and cut in half lengthwise. Cut each half in half lengthwise. Repeat with remaining ear of corn. You should have 8 "ribs" total.

Step 3

Whisk together olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Brush onto both sides of each rib and place in the air fryer basket.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.

Step 5

Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a second small bowl until thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Transfer corn ribs to a serving plate. Drizzle sauce over ribs; top with cotija cheese and cilantro.