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Easy Cajun Butter Corn Ribs Recipe

Crispy, buttery, smoky, and zesty—these Cajun butter corn ribs are the ultimate summer side dish! Made with fresh corn, spiced butter, and air-fried to perfection. Don’t forget the lime squeeze!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: cajun
Keyword: corn, corn ribs
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 corn on the cobs

Cajun Butter

  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup butter

Parsley Oil (Optional)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Small handful of parsley chopped

Garnish

  • Parmesan to taste (about 1/4 cup)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • Cut the corn into ribs: Husk and clean the cobs, then carefully slice each cob into quarters lengthwise to create rib-shaped strips.
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  • Prepare the Cajun butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic, and smoked paprika until well combined.
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  • Coat the corn: Use a brush or clean hands to thoroughly coat each rib with half of the seasoned butter mixture. Get into all the grooves! Save the other half for later.
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  • Air fry the corn ribs: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the ribs in a single layer (or work in batches if needed). Air fry for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through. They’ll start to curl and crisp at the edges.
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  • Garnish and serve: Pour the remaining butter mixture over top of the ribs. Then Drizzle with parsley oil (or just sprinkle some fresh parsley on top), sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve with lime wedges on the side. Eat immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

(1) For easier slicing, microwave corn for 30–60 seconds first.
(2) If you want to make your corn ribs in two batches, check in on each batch at about the 6-8 minute mark! You might only need to cook it for about 12 mins total. Adjust cooking time until the edges are crisped but not burnt.
(3) If the corn ribs dry out too much, spray with a thin coat of oil after flipping the batch halfway.
(4) Want more heat? Add cayenne to the butter mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2856IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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