BBQ Corn Ribs

BBQ Corn Ribs are a unique and delicious side dish easily prepared in the oven, air fryer, or grill! The ease of cooking makes BBQ Corn Ribs perfect for party nights or on a camping adventure. It’s sweet and spicey and everything your taste buds desire, so let’s get cooking.

Ingredients

4                             Ears of fresh corn, husked, par blanched in water or milk and butter mixture

3 Tbsp                   Olive Oil (or melted butter)

2 Tbsp                   BBQ Rub (your favorite blend or store-bought)

1 tsp                      Smoked Paprika (optional for smoky flavoring)

1/2 tsp                  Cayenne (optional for heat)

Kosher Salt to taste

Fresh Parley or Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Lime Wedges (for serving)

BBQ Sauce (your favorite blend or store-bought)

Instructions

1. Prep the corn by blanching in the liquid of your choice to help hydrate the corn kernels so they don’t dry out during the grilling process and soften the cobs to cut them.
2. Once the cobs have cooled, stand each ear upright on a cutting board.
3. Carefully cut the cob in half lengthwise with a sharp chef’s knife.
4. Cut each half again lengthwise to make quarters, giving you 4 “ribs” per cob.
5. Mix the BBQ rub, Paprika, and Cayenne.
6. Brush olive oil or melted butter over the corn ribs and season with the BBQ Rub mixture.

Cooking

Oven: Roast at 450°F on parchment-lined sheet, cut side down, for 10 minutes until curled and slightly charred.

Air Fryer: Cook at 400°F for 3-4 minutes, shaking halfway

Grill: Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until charred and curled (about 2-3 minutes).

Halfway through your cooking preference, brush the corn with BBQ sauce.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Enjoy BBQ Corn Ribs with your favorite main dishes like Lobster Corndogs, Brisket with Coffee Rub, Charred Grilled Oysters, Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich, Filets, and more. Not as comfortable in the kitchen? Don’t worry, our team helps step-by-step with Cooking Creations or BBQ Corn Ribs at Edgewater Café and Copper Rock Steakhouse.