Corn Ribs

Yumna Jawad

Updated Aug 09, 2025

5 from 84 votes

These air fried corn ribs are easy to make with a butter herb mixture, and take about 10 minutes to cook!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 servings
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Make corn ribs in the air fryer!

I started making corn ribs after seeing them everywhere online, and now they’re one of my favorite summer sides. They curl up in the air fryer, get a little charred on the edges, and are easy to eat with your hands. I mix the butter with cilantro so it melts right into the kernels, but you can swap in parsley or leave the herbs out if you want something simpler.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Corn Ribs Ingredients

Ingredients to make the recipe
  • Corn: Look for corn cobs with bright green husks that are tightly packed against the cob. The shorter and wider the corn is, the easier it will be to cut. I’ll show you how to cut corn ribs below.
  • Butter: Using high-quality butter makes all the difference. I recommend Danish Creamery European Style Sea Salt Butter, made from high-quality cream from pasture-raised cows. It’s 85% butterfat, which means it adds a richness and a truly buttery flavor that doesn’t compare to using oil.
  • Cilantro: I recommend cilantro, parsley, or dill.

How to Make Corn Ribs

Cut the Corn

Corn on cutting board with knife cutting down vertically.
Step 1: Stand the corn vertically on a cutting board. Place the knife firmly at the top of the corn, right in the middle, and push down carefully, sawing back and forth without pushing too hard.
Corn on cutting board cutting into quarters.
Step 2: Hold the two halves together, or lay them flat, and cut them in half again vertically to create quarters.

Make and Spread the Butter

Small bowl of chopped cilantro and opened stick of room temperature butter.
Step 1: Place the cilantro in a small bowl.
Mixing butter with cilantro in small bowl.
Step 2: Bring the butter to room temperature so it easily combines with the cilantro.
Spreading butter on one of the corn ribs.
Step 3: Spread the butter mixture generously all over the corn.
Plate of herbed butter spread on all the corn ribs.
Step 4: Repeat for each corn rib.

Cook the Corn Ribs

6 in air fryer before cooking.
Step 1: Place the corn ribs in an air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each one.
6 in air fryer after cooking.
Step 2: Cook until curled and slightly charred. The kernels should easily pop off.
Corn Ribs.

Corn Rib Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 84 votes
These air fried corn ribs are easy to make with a butter herb mixture, and take about 10 minutes to cook!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings3 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 corn on the cob husks removed
  • ½ cup Danish Creamery salted butter room temperature
  • 3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus more for serving
  • Sea salt for serving

Instructions

  • Stand the corn vertically on a cutting board. Place the knife firmly at the top of the corn, right in the middle, and push down carefully, sawing back and forth without pushing too hard.
  • Hold the two halves together and cut them in half again vertically to create quarters.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter and cilantro. Spread the butter mixture generously all over the corn.
  • Place the corn ribs in an air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each one.
  • Air fry at 400ºF until the corn ribs start to curl and become charred, 10–15 minutes.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Equipment

Notes

Recipe: This recipe is inspired by the TikTok corn ribs video by Spiced Nice.
Storage: I recommend eating the corn riblets fresh, but leftovers will keep well covered in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 360°F for 2–3 minutes or in the oven at 375°F for around 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 284mg, Potassium: 254mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1141IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Use a very sharp knife. Cutting corn vertically is challenging, so I recommend using a chef’s knife. But don’t push too hard: It’s about patience, not strength!
  2. Cut the cobs in half, widthwise, first. Shorter pieces are easier to cut into ribs. The corn ribs won’t be as long, but they’ll be easier to manage.
  3. Don’t substitute oil for butter. The oil will likely fall to the bottom of the air fryer basket before the corn cooks. I recommend using Danish Creamery softened butter because it will stick to the corn longer for better flavor.

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Hand holding corn ribs to show close up how it looks

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