Corn Ribs
This quick and easy Corn Ribs recipe is similar to the viral TikTok version using only 6 ingredients, these baked corn curls are full of garlic butter flavor and perfectly seasoned and spiced.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 595kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized cobs of corn husked
- 3 ounce container garlic butter spread softened
- 1-2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- ½ cup spicy mayo divided (I used sriracha mayo)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, optional.
- Carefully cut each cob of corn in half lengthwise and then cut each half into 2 equal pieces lengthwise. You will need a very sharp knife to cut the corn. I found that a serrated knife worked better for me.
- Spread garlic butter spread all over the kernels of each piece. You can use a butter knife or do as I did and use your fingers to get a thick, even layer over the corn.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning all over each rib of corn.
- Place the prepared corn in an even, single layer on the baking sheet. You want a little space between each piece.
- Cook for 20-30 minutes, until the kernels change color and the “ribs” begin to curl into a “C” shape. The cook time will depend on how thick your corn ribs are.
- Remove the corn from the oven and sprinkle it with cotija cheese and minced cilantro, optional.
- Drizzle the ribs with ¼ cup of spicy mayo and serve with the remainder of the spicy mayo as a side for dipping. Serve hot.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: wrapped in plastic or stored in an airtight container. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- To Freeze: This recipe does not freeze well.
- For the best flavor, buy fresh in season corn. If you buy frozen cobs, make sure to fully thaw them before cutting them into ribs.
- Make sure to use a very sharp knife--cutting corn into quarters is not easy! A sharp, serrated knife will make the job easier.
- Feel free to experiment with your seasoning. Mix seasoning with spices and herbs to create your own custom riblets.
- I do not recommend substituting oil for butter. Using butter is ideal because it will stick to the corn longer for better flavor.
- These Corn Ribs taste best hot out of the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1178IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg