Corn ribs

Name: Corn ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 corn cobs; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp chilli powder; Salt and black pepper; Fresh coriander and lime to serve

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

25 min

Servings

Total time

35 min

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Trendy corn ribs cut lengthways and roasted with butter, garlic and spices. A great side or snack — can be made in the oven or an air fryer.

Ingredients

4servings

2 corn cobs
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp chilli powder
Salt and black pepper
Fresh coriander and lime to serve

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C (or an air fryer to 200 °C).
2
Halve the corn cobs, then cut each half lengthways into four ribs. Use a sharp knife and press firmly.
3
Mix melted butter with garlic, paprika, cumin, chilli, salt and pepper. Brush generously over the corn ribs.
4
Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes (or air fryer for 12–15 minutes) until nicely coloured and the edges are slightly crisp.
5
Serve immediately with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

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1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C (or an air fryer to 200 °C).
2
Halve the corn cobs, then cut each half lengthways into four ribs. Use a sharp knife and press firmly.
3
Mix melted butter with garlic, paprika, cumin, chilli, salt and pepper. Brush generously over the corn ribs.
4
Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes (or air fryer for 12–15 minutes) until nicely coloured and the edges are slightly crisp.

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This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.