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Crispy Corn Ribs Recipe Easy Homemade Elote Seasoning with Cotija and Chipotle Crema

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Crispy corn ribs are corn on the cob sliced into rib-like wedges, roasted until crispy, and loaded with a smoky, cheesy, and spicy elote-inspired seasoning. This recipe offers a crunchy, flavorful snack or appetizer with a homemade chipotle crema and cotija cheese topping.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked and sliced into quarters lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Cut each ear of corn into four long wedges lengthwise to create 16 ribs. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place corn ribs in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper to make the elote seasoning.
  5. Sprinkle the elote seasoning generously over the corn ribs and toss lightly to coat all sides.
  6. Arrange the corn ribs in a single layer on the baking sheet with space between each rib.
  7. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through at about 12 minutes, until golden and crispy on the edges.
  8. While roasting, mix sour cream, minced chipotle pepper, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl to make the chipotle crema.
  9. Once roasted, drizzle the corn ribs with chipotle crema, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
  10. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Pat corn ribs dry before roasting to ensure crispiness. Flip ribs halfway through roasting for even cooking. Broil for last 2-3 minutes if more crispness is desired, but watch closely to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and cotija with vegan cheese. Frozen corn can be used if thawed and dried thoroughly.

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Keywords: corn ribs, elote seasoning, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, Mexican street corn, crispy corn, snack, appetizer

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