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Corn Ribs with Fiesta Ranch Dip

If you haven’t tried corn ribs yet, this is your time! Corn ribs are everything you love about roasted corn, but in a fun, bite-sized twist that’s perfect for sharing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 7 ears of corn husks removed
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Fiesta Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Chopped Green Onions for garnish, optional

Fiesta Dipping Sauce:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Fiesta Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín

Instructions

  • Microwave the corn for 1–2 minutes to soften it slightly, this will help with cutting them into “ribs”. 7 ears of corn
  • Carefully cut each corn cob into quarters lengthwise to create “ribs”. To make it easier, cut the ends off and use a very sharp knife.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F).
  • In a bowl, mix melted butter with Ranch seasoning, Tajín, and garlic powder. Carefully dip the corn ribs in the butter mixture, making sure all sides are coated. If the corn ribs are extra fragile, gently brush or drizzle the butter mixture on the corn ribs. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 tablespoon Fiesta Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon Tajín, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    seasoned butter sauce in a saucepan
  • Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake for 20–25 minutes (or air fry for 12–15 minutes), until they curl slightly and edges are golden brown.
    unbaked corn ribs
  • While they cook, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ranch seasoning, sriracha, lime juice, and Tajín until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate. ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Fiesta Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon sriracha, Juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon Tajín
    herbed mayonnaise in a bowl
  • Once corn ribs are done, immediately sprinkle with Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Add a light dusting of extra Tajín for color and flavor. Serve with the spicy lime dipping sauce (garnished with green onions) on the side. ⅓ cup Cotija cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, Chopped Green Onions

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • Storage: Store cooled corn ribs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375°F until warmed through and slightly crisped up.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 14, with 1 serving being 2 corn rib slices each (with all sauce used). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg