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CuisineNorth AmericanMexicanAir FryerSidesAppetizersUnder 30 Minutes

Elote-Inspired Corn Ribs

I grew up eating these at my local Mexican food truck every weekend and boy oh boy do I miss them! These elegant little “ribs” are a fun twist on a traditional dish and you can customize them however you’d like. These are great on the grill or air-fried.

Sarah Banh
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Elote-Inspired Corn Ribs
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 4 ears corn, shucked

Marinade

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Cotija cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 4 limes

Special Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • air fryer

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 194
  • Fat 7g
  • Carbs 32g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 6g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Carefully break the ears of corn in half crosswise, then quarter lengthwise with a sharp knife.
  2. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt into a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the corn ribs in the marinade until well-coated.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Working in batches, add the corn ribs to the air fryer basket, spacing a few centimeters apart. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Toss the ribs with Cotija cheese, cilantro, paprika, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Enjoy!
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