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

Crispy Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter Bliss

Enjoy these Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Zest Cream Cheese, a crowd-pleasing snack that packs bold flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Ribs
  • 4 ears Corn Fresh and sweet, choose longer ears for better presentation.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Powder Swap for smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for a more potent taste.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Aleppo Chili Butter
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Choose any plant-based butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Aleppo Chili Flakes Substitute with mild chili flakes if needed.
For the Lime Zest Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream Cheese Soy or almond cream cheese works well.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Adds acidity and brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adds acidity and brightness.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Can replace with sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chives offer a milder flavor as a substitute.
  • to taste Coriander (or Parsley) Feel free to use any fresh green herb you prefer.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Corn: Remove husks from the fresh corn and trim the ends. Cut each corn cob in half, then slice into quarters.
  2. Season: Combine olive oil, sweet paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each corn piece with the mixture.
  3. Cook Corn: Preheat air fryer to 180°C. Cook corn ribs for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  4. Make Aleppo Chili Butter: Melt vegan butter over low heat, stir in olive oil and Aleppo chili flakes, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Prepare Lime Zest Cream Cheese: Combine vegan cream cheese, lime zest, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  6. Assemble: Arrange corn ribs on a plate, dollop with cream cheese, drizzle with chili butter, and sprinkle garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ribsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best taste and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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