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