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Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Zest Cream Cheese

Crispy Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Cream

Enjoy these Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Zest Cream, offering a unique, flavorful appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Ribs
  • 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob Look for plump, juicy ears.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika powder Sweet or smoked variety.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
For the Aleppo Chili Butter
  • 1/2 cup Vegan butter Any dairy-free margarine can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes Can swap with crushed red pepper.
For the Lime Zest Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Vegan cream cheese Stick to plain or mix with herbs.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime zest Provides refreshing tanginess.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts Can be replaced with walnuts or pumpkin seeds.
  • 2 tablespoons Green onion Scallions work well as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander or parsley Choose based on your preferred herb.

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the husks off the fresh corn on the cob and cut each ear in half vertically, then slice each half into quarters.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a seasoning blend. Coat the corn ribs with the mixture.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (355°F) and air fry the corn ribs for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  4. Melt vegan butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in olive oil and Aleppo chili flakes to create chili butter.
  5. Combine vegan cream cheese with lime zest and lime juice in a bowl until smooth and refrigerate.
  6. Plate the cooked corn ribs, dollop lime cream cheese, drizzle chili butter, and sprinkle with pine nuts, green onions, and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 2corn ribsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Vegan Corn Ribs are perfect for sharing and can be customized with different spices and garnishes to suit your taste.

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