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corn ribs

Corn Ribs

Sofia Brown
Corn ribs deliver an unbeatable eating experience! The juicy, seasoned kernels combined with rich garlic butter explode with flavor in every bite, something you just can’t achieve with whole corn cobs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 ribs
Calories 150 kcal

Notes

Ingredients

Corn Ribs:

  • 4 whole corn cobs
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley or coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped (optional garnish)

Seasoning:

  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 ½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika), plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Garlic Butter:

  • 50g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced

Instructions

      After struggling more times than I’d like to admit with cutting corn ribs (seriously, how did that girl on TikTok make it look so easy?!), I’ve finally figured out the safest and most effective method, no brute force required!
(By the way, that TikTok girl didn’t actually show herself cutting them… just saying! #Suspicious)

Cutting Corn Ribs

      If this is your first time making corn ribs, don’t stress if some pieces end up crooked or break apart. Even after plenty of practice, I still get a few that aren’t perfect. But honestly, it doesn’t matter, they’ll still taste incredible!

How to Cut Corn Ribs (Safely!)

  • Knife : Use a large, sharp knife. Don’t even attempt this if your knife is blunt! A slipping blade is way more dangerous than a tough cob. No corn rib is worth risking your fingers!
  • Non-slip cutting board : Always put a damp cloth or grip mat under your board to keep it steady. It’s a habit I never skip when chopping anything!
  • Trim the ends : Cut off the top and bottom of the corn to create a stable base. This makes it easier to stand upright and cut straight down. Trust me—trying to cut through a wobbly, pointy cob is a nightmare. Lesson learned! 🙂

How to Cut Corn Ribs

  • Bang the knife to cut down : Stand the corn upright. ⚠️ DO NOT HOLD IT with your hand under the knife! The blade can jolt as it slices through, and you do not want your fingers anywhere near it.
  • Hold the knife firmly with one hand, then use your other hand to tap it down so the blade catches at the top. Keep tapping to help guide it straight through the middle of the cob, making small adjustments as needed.
  • Cut into quarters : Take one half of the corn, stand it upright again, and cut it in half lengthwise.