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 could eat similar to ribs!

I like taking advantage of recent corn whereas it’s in season. For an additional straightforward appetizer, do that creamy corn dip!

Corn ribs are about to change into your new favourite method to take pleasure in corn on the cob. They’re a simple, meat-free dish produced 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 organize. When you get the dangle of slicing your corn on the cob, toss the corn ribs in seasoning, and get them into the oven (or air fryer!). My useful trick is microwaving the corn beforehand in order that it’s simpler to slice by. Works like a attraction.
• They’re full of 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. Take a look at my notes right here, and scroll to the recipe card for a printable record with the complete recipe particulars.

• Corn on the Cob – You’ll want about 4 ears of recent 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 may 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 use 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 recent lime and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.

The Best (and Most secure!) Solution to Reduce Corn Ribs

I really feel like slicing corn ribs ought to include a disclaimer: you’ll probably find yourself with some damaged ribs the primary time round, and that’s OK! It takes a little bit of follow, however simply keep 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 slicing board is non-slip. If wanted, place a moist material beneath your slicing board to maintain it from sliding. Then, right here’s how one can 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 just wind up with quarters. Then, reduce the quarters in half crosswise so you find yourself with ribs. Tada!

Easy methods to Make Corn Ribs

The important thing to flavorful corn ribs lies within the marinade! It’s a simple step that doesn’t take lengthy, however it makes a giant 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.
• Serve. When the corn is cooked by and golden, switch it to a plate and squeeze over recent lime juice. Garnish the corn ribs with recent cilantro, and dig in! 

Serving Solutions

Corn ribs are scrumptious as they’re, or I’ll pair them with a dipping sauce, like home made barbecue sauce, home made honey mustard, or taratur (mainly, 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 a giant bowl of no beans chili or grilled pineapple pork kebabs and a zesty avocado salad. They’re additionally an incredible recreation day snack. Serve these alongside pizza rolls and stuffed mini peppers on Soccer Sunday!

Easy methods to Retailer and Reheat

• Refrigerate. Retailer these corn ribs in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days. I don’t advocate 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’ll be able to pop them again into the oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes till they’re scorching all through.

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