Air Fryer Corn Ribs

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

2 ears fresh corn, husked
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Directions

1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
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.
4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
5 Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a second small bowl until thoroughly combined.
6 Transfer corn ribs to a serving plate. Drizzle sauce over ribs; top with cotija cheese and cilantro.