BBQ Corn Ribs Air Fryer Recipe

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I saw it on Tiktok and I new I had to make BBQ Corn Ribs and even though they look and taste nothing like ribs they do taste like fantastic corn on the cob.

Seasoned with my favorite bbq dry rub seasoning and roasted in the air fryer until tender sweet deliciousness.

Zigzag with spicy smokehouse mayo and sprinkled with queso fresco cheese.

This corn rib recipe is gonna be stiff competition for my other corntastic recipes Like Bacon Gouda Corn Casserole, Corn & Avocado Summer Salad and Peach & Corn Salsa

My Version of the Tiktok Viral Corn Ribs

Id be lying if I didn’t roll my eyes the first time I saw this viral Tiktok recipe but I kept an open mind and figured Id give it a try. Boy am I glad I did.

These corn ribs are fun to eat and kids go crazy for them.

Not only are they kid friendly but you don’t have to watch your kids take three bites of an ear of corn and leave the rest untouched.

Corn Ribs are perfectly portioned for even the little ones and fun to eat for adults.

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Why are they Called Corn Ribs?

Im sure this is vegan propaganda trying to convince a carnivore that they can make corn taste just like ribs. Its a common move straight from the vegan playbook.

While I admit that when you cook the corn ribs they slightly curl resembling a rib and the seasoning are reminiscent of commonly use bbq flavors. I assure you this will not take the place of a slow smoked Rack of Pork Ribs.

That Said its a clever name and Ill play along as long as we know that Im serving these right along side a rack of baby backs and no one will get confused as to which is which.

Ingredient List

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 6 ears Corn on the Cob
• 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
• 1 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
• ⅓ cup Queso Fresco Cheese
• Cilantro Garnish

Smokehouse Mayo

• ¾ cup Dukes Mayonaise
• ¼ cup BBQ Sauce

How to Cut Corn Ribs

WARNING!!! Be careful, I have over 20 years professional cooking experience in restaurants and I almost chopped off my finger.

I used a cleaver, then a chef knife but I found that my sharp wood handled paring knife was the safest and easiest way to cut these “ribs”.

Start by cutting off both ends of the ear of corn then use the paring knife starting in the center and cutting towards the end all the way though the corn.

Next rotate and cut though the other side cutting the corn into 2 pieces. then repeat the process with the 2 halves giving you 4 corn ribs while still having all 10 of your fingers…hopefully

Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer

This recipe is most commonly made in the air fryer. Its easy and you don’t have to heat u the kitchen by running your conventional oven.

Simply toss the corn ribs in oil then season with dry rub then roast in the air fryer at 375 degrees F. for about 10-14 minutes until the corn starts to turn slightly golden

If you have an air fryer oven with racks be sure to rotate the racks half way through the cooking process.

Corn Ribs in the Oven, Grill and More

If you don’t hav an Air Fryer don’t you worry. You can make corn ribs in the oven on a sheet pan just the same as you would the air fryer.

If you have a cooling rack to elevate the corn ribs to let the air flow cook the ribs evenly. You can also place the corn ribs on the grill and cook them quickly.

Lightly char them on both sides then move them to indirect heat for a few additional minutes and they will be delicious

How to Make Smokehouse Mayo

Theres nothing complicated about this sauce but it sure is tasty. You can use smokehouse mayo as a dipping sauce with chicken and shrimp or serve it with veggies.

Its a sauce that everyone loves so I make it often. All you need is 2 ingredients: Duke’s Mayonnaise and BBQ Sauce.

The Duke’s Mayo is nonnegotiable!! I’ll allow you to use any bbq sauce you like but I won’t budge on the mayo.

Simply whisk together ¾ cup Duke’s Mayonnaise and ¼ cup of BBQ sauce. if the sauce seems a bit thick add a tbsp of water to thin it out.

I store the smokehouse mayo in a squeeze bottle but it never lasts long before Im making another batch.

More Summertime Side Dishes you Need to Make!!!

• Corn & Avocado Summer Salad
• Bacon and Smoked Gouda Corn Casserole
• Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread w/ Bourbon Maple Butter
• Hawaiian Potato Salad w/ Fried Spam
• Keto Baked Feta w/ Roasted Cauliflower
• Low Carb Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
• Easy Cheesy Smoked Mac & Cheese

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