Spiced Corn Ribs: Perfect for Snacks or Gatherings
Corn ribs are a flavorful, easy-to-make snack or side dish. Coated with a smoky, spiced marinade, roasted to perfection, and paired with a creamy dipping sauce, they're fun to eat and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Corn
- 3 ears fresh corn choose plump and fresh ones
Marinade
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Dipping Sauce
- 100 g yogurt
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 10 ml lemon juice
Garnish
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Corn
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn, rinse under water, and pat dry.
- Cut the corn into segments about 5–8cm long. Slice each segment lengthwise into quarters, creating “ribs.” Place the corn ribs on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Marinate the Corn
- Combine chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly, then brush the marinade evenly onto each piece of corn rib, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cook the Corn
- Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place the tray on the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes, flipping the ribs 1–2 times for even cooking.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes. Place the ribs in the basket with adequate spacing. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping every 5–7 minutes.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
- While the corn ribs cook, combine yogurt, yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Garnish and Serve
- Once the corn ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven or air fryer.
- Arrange them on a plate and sprinkle with chili powder, dried parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.