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Published: Nov 1, 2021. Post Updated: Feb 10, 2025

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Indian Air Fryer Corn Ribs

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Indian Air Fryer Corn Ribs - These Corn Ribs  are crisp,  full of flavour and ready to eat in under 20 minutes.

Corn Ribs in a plate with a wedge of lime to the side

Corn Ribs 

These corn ribs are easy to make and so delicious. So much so that I had this plate all to myself.

Ready in under 20 minutes and made with a few simple ingredients, these make the BEST side dish. Or simply have them as a afternoon snack!

Flavoured with a few Spices and Oil, they are perfect for a quick bite to eat.

I first saw these online 2 years ago and then not long after Ottolenghi shared his recipe.

I knew I had to make them but I didn't get round to it until a couple of months ago.

I'm not a Tiktok person but I believe that this recipe has also made the rounds there.

The best thing about this recipe is that it can be made with any seasoning or spicing you like. You can also pair it with your favourite sauce!

Why are they called Ribs?

The name comes from the curved rib shape that happens when they are baked or made in an air fryer.

Ingredients in Corn Ribs

Corn on the Cob

Try to use them when in season - June to August in the UK.

Spices

Ground Cumin and Coriander

Chilli Powder

Smoked Paprika

Garlic Granules

Salt & pepper

Oil

Olive or any neutral flavoured oil such as Veg.

Serve with

Lime Juice

How to make Corn Ribs

The most challenging part of this recipe is cutting the corn. When I first tried it, I was surprised at how difficult it was. I have a little trick for that below:

CHOP THE CORN

You have 2 options here -

You can stand the corn vertically on a chopping board with the wider side touching the board.

Then cut down vertically with a sharp knife to cut the corn in half and then cut the halves into quarters.

Or, you can microwave the Corn for a 8 - 9 minutes in a large bowl covered with baking paper before cutting. This makes it easier for the knife to go through. You will need to air fry at a lower temperature of 180 C.

Corn cut into verticle quarters on chopping board

SEASON THE CORN

Combine all the Spices in a bowl and mix together with a fork.

Brush spices over the corn.

 

Corn Rib in marinade in bowl

How to Cook

AIR FRY - My preferred way

Place spiced Corn Ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Make sure there is space between the ribs.

Cook the corn in an Air Fryer at 190ºC for 10-15 minutes. You can flip them midway but I find that this is not necessary.

 

Corn Ribs in air fryer basket

OVEN ROAST

Place spiced ribs on a oven tray that is lined with baking paper.

Roast at 190ºC for 25-30 minutes. 

The corn may not be as curly as the sir fryer version!

SHALLOW FRY

In order to do this, the corn should not be spiced first.

Shallow fry in ½ inch of hot Oil until crispy.

Mix the Spices in a bowl.

Then brush over the Corn.

Serve

Serve with a wedge of Lime and Dips/Sauces of your choice.

HOW TO STORE

Corn Ribs are best eaten as soon as they are out of the Air Fryer. 

In the unlikely event that you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheat in the Microwave or Air Fryer for 1 - 2 minutes until warmed through.

Variations

One of the best things about these Corn Ribs is that you can use any seasonings of your choice.

You can use Seasonings such as Cajun, Jerk, Peri Peri.

You can also Air Fry and then brush over a Flavoured Butter.

You can serve them with any dips of your choosing such as Mayonnaise, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce.

MY TOP TIP

If you are finding it difficult to chop the Corn, I would suggest placing the Corn in the microwave first for a few minutes - 8 - 9. This will make it easier to cut. Then air fry at 180 C for 15 minutes.

More Veg Side Recipes:

Roast Vegetables with Feta and Pine Nuts

Vegetable and Herby Citrus Quinoa Salad

Salty Potatoes

Okra Fries

**if you make this recipe, please rate/comment below. we love to hear from you and seeing your creations makes our day – safira

Corn Ribs in a plate with a wedge of lime to the side

Indian Air Fryer Corn Ribs

Safira
Indian Air Fryer Corn Ribs - These Corn Ribs  are crisp, full of flavour and ready to eat in under 20 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Lunch/Snack, Side, Snack
Cuisine british
Servings 6
Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Corn on Cobs Husks removed
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Oil Olive or Veg, you can also use Butter (Around 2 - 3 tbsp)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper

To Serve

  • Lime Wedges

Instructions
 

  • Stand the corn vertically on a chopping board with the wider side touching the board. Then cut down vertically with a sharp knife to cut the corn in half and then cut the halves into quarters.
    * Or, you can microwave the Corn for a few minutes before cutting - see notes. This makes it easier for the knife to go through.
  • Combine all the Spices in a bowl and mix together with a fork.
  • Brush spice mix over the corn.
  • Place spiced Corn Ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure there is space between the ribs.
  • Cook the corn in an Air Fryer at 190ºC for 10-15 minutes. You can flip them midway but I find that this is not necessary.

Notes

HOW TO STORE

Corn Ribs are best eaten as soon as they are out of the Air Fryer. 
In the unlikely event that you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the Microwave or Air Fryer for 1 - 2 minutes until warmed through.

Variations

One of the best things about these Corn Ribs is that you can use any seasonings of your choice.
You can use Seasonings such as Cajun, Jerk, Peri Peri.
You can also Air Fry and then brush over a Flavoured Butter.
You can serve them with any dips of your choosing such as Mayonnaise, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce.

MY TOP TIP

If you are finding it difficult to chop the Corn, I would suggest placing the Corn in the microwave first for a few minutes - 8 - 9. This will make it easier to cut. Then air fry at 180 C for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Corn on the cob, Corn riblets, Corn ribs
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