Description
Zesty corn ribs with Aleppo chili butter dance across your plate, bringing Mexican street corn magic to life. Creamy lime zest and spicy butter create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ears of corn
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 125 grams cream cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Aleppo chili flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Create a zesty seasoning mixture by combining olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Carefully prepare corn by standing each cob vertically and using a sharp knife to slice lengthwise into quarters, ensuring a stable cutting surface and careful technique.
- Generously coat corn quarters with prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Air-fry corn quarters at 355°F for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking process, until edges turn golden brown and slightly crispy.
- While corn cooks, prepare Aleppo chili butter by melting vegan butter in a pan over low heat, incorporating Aleppo chili and mixing thoroughly.
- Create lime cream cheese by blending vegan cream cheese with fresh lime zest and juice in a separate bowl, then refrigerate until serving.
- Plate corn ribs by arranging quarters on serving dish and topping with dollops of lime cream cheese.
- Drizzle warm Aleppo chili butter over corn ribs, creating an appetizing presentation.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts, finely chopped green onions, fresh coriander, and additional lime zest for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately as an innovative appetizer or accompaniment to main dishes.
Notes
- Carefully handle sharp knives when cutting corn, using a stable cutting surface and taking your time to slice vertically through the cob.
- Air fryer and oven methods work equally well, with slight temperature and timing adjustments to achieve that perfect golden-brown crispy texture.
- Already vegan-friendly recipe uses plant-based butter and cream cheese, making it easily accessible for different dietary preferences.
- Toast pine nuts briefly before sprinkling to release their nutty aroma and add extra depth to the dish’s overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg