Smoky Mexican-style Corn Ribs with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Name: Smoky Mexican-style Corn Ribs with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 corn cobettes; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 150 g good-quality mayonnaise; 2 tsp chipotle paste; juice of 1 lime; small handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped

Preparation info

Serves
4

Appears in

Seasonal Snacks

By Gabriella English

Published 2026

About

Corn ribs are one of the few internet food trends that I think really deserved their moment in the spotlight. During roasting, the ribs start to curl, exposing each kernel to the heat so you get more of that deliciously charred flavour. It goes without saying you can use egg-free mayo if you need to.

Ingredients

4 corn cobettes
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin

Americas
Mexico
Snack
Gluten-free
Vegan
August

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then add the corn and simmer for about 5 minutes, until just tender. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then pat dry on kitchen roll.

Whisk together the oil, cumin, papr