Appetizers

Mexican Street Corn Riblets

Makes 16 mini riblets

Mexican Street Corn Riblets

Makes 16 mini riblets

Packed with flavor, these mini riblets are an excellent go-to finger food!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 corn ears, halved and then each half quartered lengthwise
  • Nonstick cooking spray 
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and pepper. Brush the corn with the oil mixture. 
  2. Place the air fryer basket onto the baking pan, and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the corn in the basket. Put the pan in the air fryer.
  3. Select Air Fry, and set the temperature to 350°F and the time to 20 minutes. Press Start.
  4. While the corn is cooking, stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl.
  5. When corn is finished, brush the riblets with a thin layer of the mayonnaise mixture, and then sprinkle with the cotija and cilantro. Serve immediately.