Crispy corn ribs coated in creamy, zesty Mexican street corn flavor. They’re bold, fun, and totally addictive.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients 

Corn Ribs

• ▢ 2 corn on the cob
• ▢ ¼ cup olive oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper

Elote Sauce

• ▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
• ▢ ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cilantro
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

• Remove the husks from 2 corn on the cob. Cut the stalk off the end of the corn so you have a stable flat end to stand the corn upright. Place the flat side of the cob on the cutting board and use a large, sharp knife to cut down the center of the cob. Cut each cob into 4 ribs.
• In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• Brush the olive oil mixture on each corn rib.
• Place the corn ribs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, add ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
• Brush the Elote sauce on each corn rib or serve on the side for dipping!

Notes

• Corn Ribs in the Oven
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Follow instructions 1-3, then place the corn ribs on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, then slather the cooked corn with the Elote sauce!
• Store and Reheat
  I recommend enjoying corn ribs right away! But if you have leftovers, keep them in a sealed bag in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 4gFat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.03g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 360mg
Potassium: 178mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 4g
Vitamin A: 534IU
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 67mg
Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.