Roasted Cotija & Lime Corn Ribs

Ingredients

• 2-3 ears corn ears (husked)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (or cayenne pepper for more heat)
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 lime lime (juice, plus wedges for serving)
• 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (or use an air fryer at 375°F).

   5 min
2. 2

   Cut corn into "ribs": Slice each cob in half crosswise. Then carefully stand each piece on the flat end and slice lengthwise into quarters (you'll get 4 "ribs" per half cob). Be careful—use a sharp knife and go slowly.

3. 3

   Make the spice mix: In a bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Coat the corn: Toss the corn ribs in the spice mix to coat well.

5. 5

   Bake: Place corn ribs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, curved side up. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges curl and they're lightly browned. (In an air fryer, it's about 12-15 min.)

   23 min
6. 6

   Finish: Remove from the oven, squeeze lime juice over them, and sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and cilantro.

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