Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays

AF-200 Crew BBQ Recipe

Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays

This is BBQ side-dish royalty. Corn on the cob sliced into "ribs", coated in smoky Cajun butter, then roasted until the edges curl, char, and crisp beautifully. Sweet corn, rich butter, plenty of spice, and a squeeze of fresh lime make these dangerously addictive. Put one tray on the table and watch them disappear before the burgers are even ready.

Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays
Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays preparation stage

You’ll Need

4 large corn on the cobs
1 tbsp olive oil

For The Cajun Butter
50g butter, melted
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lime

To Finish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Grated Parmesan
Lime wedges

Optional But Dangerous
Chipotle mayo
Garlic aioli
Hot sauce

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

Carefully cut each corn cob lengthways into quarters to create corn ribs.

Mix together the melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli

flakes, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.

Brush the corn ribs generously on all sides with the Cajun butter.

Arrange the corn ribs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook for 14–16 minutes, turning halfway through, until the corn is tender and the edges begin to curl and

char.

Brush with the remaining Cajun butter during the final 3 minutes of cooking.

Remove from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan if using.

Serve hot with lime wedges and chipotle mayo or garlic aioli for dipping.

Lad Tip: The curling edges are exactly what you're looking for. That's where the sugars caramelise and the smoky butter clings to every bite. If they look slightly wild by the end, you've cooked them perfectly.

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