Smoky Corn Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Cut each corn cob in half crosswise to make them easier to handle.
2. 2 Stand each half upright and carefully cut down through the center to split in half.
3. 3 Cut each half in half again, creating 4 rib-like pieces per cob.
4. 4 In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. 5 Toss corn ribs in the spice mixture until well coated.
6. 6 Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 380°F).
7. 7 Arrange corn ribs on a baking sheet, cut side up.
8. 8 Roast for 15-20 minutes until edges curl and kernels are golden (or air fry for 10-12 minutes).
9. 9 Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter.
10. 10 Squeeze lime juice over the corn ribs.
11. 11 Garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese if desired.
12. 12 Serve with extra lime wedges.