Air Fryer Corn Ribs recipe
Make crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Corn Ribs in minutes! Fresh corn is cut into ribs, seasoned, air-fried to perfection, and brushed with smoky BBQ sauce. A fun and delicious snack, appetizer, or side dish!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Chop Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 Fresh corn on cob
- 1 Tsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prep the Corn
- Slice the Corn: Place the corn on a cutting board. Trim the ends and cut each cob in half widthwise.
- Cut into Ribs: Stand each half cob upright and carefully cut lengthwise into quarters. You should have 8 ribs per cob. Use a sharp knife and take your time, as cutting through the cob can be challenging.
Season and Cook
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the oil with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, white and black pepper. Mix well.
- Season the Corn Ribs: Use a silicone or BBQ brush to coat the kernels evenly with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- Air Fry the Corn Ribs: Place the seasoned ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through or flipping if using an oven-style air fryer.
Add the BBQ Sauce
- Glaze the Corn Ribs: Remove the cooked corn ribs from the air fryer and brush them with BBQ sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Return the ribs to the air fryer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to "bake" the sauce onto the ribs.
Notes
If you are using Onion salt, skip adding additional salt.
Adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of your corn