Corn Ribs | Diethood

Wait till you strive these corn ribs! This recipe has juicy seasoned corn kernels basted with butter and roasted within the oven (or air fryer). It’s a simple appetizer or facet you can eat similar to ribs!

I really like profiting from contemporary corn whereas it’s in season. For one more straightforward appetizer, do this creamy corn dip!

Corn ribs are about to change into your new favourite strategy to take pleasure in corn on the cob. They’re a simple, meat-free dish created from sliced, seasoned, and roasted strips of corn. You eat them similar 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 simple vegetarian recipe. These corn ribs have a deliciously smoky taste and so they’re tremendous juicy. They’re a scrumptious appetizer or facet dish that everybody can take pleasure in, even meat lovers!
• Straightforward to arrange. When you get the cling of chopping 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 allure.
• They’re filled with taste. These corn ribs come out crunchy, juicy, and bursting with sweet-savory, BBQ-style taste. It’s straightforward to recreate with only a handful of spices and brown sugar.

What You’ll Want

You want just a few uncomplicated components to make juicy baked corn ribs. Try my notes right here, and scroll to the recipe card for a printable checklist 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 totally different seasonings! Attempt Cajun spice or fajita seasoning for various taste profiles.
• Brown Sugar – I like a contact of sweetness to steadiness 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!) Method to Reduce Corn Ribs

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

The bottom line is to make use of a pointy knife (the sharpest you’ve obtained), and ensure your chopping board is non-slip. If wanted, place a moist fabric beneath your chopping board to maintain it from sliding. Then, right here’s tips on how to reduce corn ribs utilizing my straightforward technique:

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. Reduce every cob lengthwise down the center, after which reduce every half in half once more so that you simply wind up with quarters. Then, reduce the quarters in half crosswise so you find yourself with ribs. Tada!

How one can Make Corn Ribs

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

• Prep the corn. Microwave your corn on the cob for a few minutes, then reduce 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 Solutions

Corn ribs are scrumptious as they’re, or I’ll pair them with a dipping sauce, like do-it-yourself barbecue sauce, do-it-yourself 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 facet with an enormous bowl of no beans chili or grilled pineapple pork kebabs and a zesty avocado salad. They’re additionally a fantastic recreation day snack. Serve these alongside pizza rolls and stuffed mini peppers on Soccer Sunday!

How one can Retailer and Reheat

• Refrigerate. Retailer these corn ribs in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days. I don’t suggest freezing for the reason that 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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