Air Fryer Corn Ribs

5 from 42 votes

This corn ribs recipe is the perfect easy side dish! Pair them with creamy cilantro lime sauce for an even more flavorful experience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Using a sharp knife, cut ends off of corn if they aren't cut off already. Stand corn vertically on cutting board with widest end on the bottom, then cut corn cobs in half from top to bottom using a rocking motion. Repeat the process and cut halves into quarters.
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Add chili powder, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and ground cumin.
Brush corn ribs with seasoned butter then place in a single layer in air fryer basket and air fry for 12 minutes at 400°F. The strips of corn will have curved into rib shapes.
Melt remaining butter and mix in Tajin seasoning. Brush melted butter over corn ribs.
Top with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro and serve with a side of cilantro lime sauce.

Corn ribs are great on their own, but they really shine when paired with a delicious dipping sauce! I recommend pairing this corn ribs recipe with a side of cilantro lime sauce or one of these great sauces!

See post for oven instructions.
Corn can be hard to cut through, so you might want to place a dish towel between the corn and the cutting board to keep the corn from slipping. It also helps to place a damp paper towel under the cutting board to keep it in place. Be careful and take it slow!
You can parboil corn cobs for 10 minutes to make them easier to cut through.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or in the oven for 8-10 minutes at the same temperature.
If you don't pair these with a side of cilantro lime sauce, squeeze a bit of lime juice over them before serving.