Description
Spicy Mexican roasted corn ribs blend zesty lime, chili powder, and cotija cheese into a delectable street-style side dish. Crispy edges and smoky flavors invite hungry guests to savor this simple yet memorable corn creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn cobs
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) onion powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) chili powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C), establishing an optimal roasting environment for corn transformation.
- Corn Segmentation: Skillfully split each corn ear into quarters, creating elegant, uniform corn ribs by carefully slicing lengthwise through the central core.
- Seasoning Process: In a spacious mixing container, coat corn ribs with olive oil and selected spices, ensuring comprehensive and even distribution through gentle tumbling.
- Roasting Setup: Arrange seasoned corn ribs in a single, uncrowded layer on a rimmed baking sheet, providing ample space for crisp development and precise caramelization.
- Oven Roasting: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 25-35 minutes and rotating midway to promote uniform browning and achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Final Inspection: Carefully monitor corn ribs during the final roasting minutes, ensuring perfect caramelization without burning and checking for ideal texture and color.
Notes
- Precision Cutting Technique: Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice corn ears cleanly and safely, ensuring uniform quarter-length segments for consistent cooking.
- Oil Distribution Trick: Massage olive oil thoroughly into corn ribs, covering every surface to enhance flavor absorption and create perfect caramelization.
- Strategic Oven Spacing: Spread corn ribs without overcrowding, allowing hot air circulation for crispy, evenly roasted edges and maximum browning potential.
- Timing and Color Watch: Check corn ribs at 25-minute mark, rotating pan to prevent burning and achieve golden-brown exterior with irresistible caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg