This is my fun take on air-fried elote ribs. Cutting the corn this way causes them to curl up in the shape of ribs once cooked. This also makes the corn a lot easier to handle and eat, not to mention a lot less messy.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
515 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven 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 olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Brush onto both sides of each rib and place in the air fryer basket.
Step 4
Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
Step 5
Meanwhile whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce together until thoroughly combined.
Step 6
Transfer corn ribs to a serving plate. Drizzle sauce over the ribs and top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup mayonnaise
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®)
