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Air fryer elote corn ribs

Air Fryer Elote Corn Ribs: 15-Minute Crunchy Heaven


  • Author: Goodoleach
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy and flavorful elote-style corn ribs made in an air fryer. A quick twist on the classic Mexican street food.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ears of corn, cut into ribs
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the corn ribs with a light spray of oil and salt.
  3. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and golden.
  4. Brush the cooked corn ribs with mayonnaise.
  5. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Cut corn into even rib sizes for uniform cooking.
  • Adjust spices to your preferred heat level.
  • For extra crispiness, air fry an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: air fryer elote corn ribs, Mexican corn ribs, easy elote recipe