Name: Corn Ribs with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 4, 2026

Corn Ribs with Garlic Butter is the perfect summer side dish. The crispy corn is cooked to perfection and slathered with garlic and herbs, and goes great with hamburgers or hot dogs. This spiced corn on the cob sections are a new way to eat corn on the cob. Juicy corn kernels are roasted on the grill and are super fun to eat. Better yet, they’re seasoned with garlic butter you can make yourself.

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Corn Ribs with Garlic Butter

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Instructions

Turn on your BBQ or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Cut off the ends of each cob of corn, then cut the corn in half length-wise. Cut the corn again in have length-wise so that each cob of corn is quartered.

Place the corn in a casserole dish and cover completely with the melted butter and olive oil.

Sprinkle on the seasoning and minced garlic, then flip the corn in the casserole dish to ensure each piece of corn is evenly coated in the seasoning and butter-oil mixture.

Once the grill is hot, place the corn ribs directly on the grill and cook until charred, about 8-10 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until charred on the other side and corn starts bending to look like a rib (slight arch shape).

You can continue to brush the corn with the butter-oil mixture from the casserole dish as it cooks on the BBQ or grill.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Corn Lengthwise for Maximum Surface Area 🔪
Slice corn cobs in half lengthwise rather than crosswise to create flat surfaces that maximize contact with heat and allow the garlic butter to pool and caramelize beautifully.
Make Compound Garlic Butter in Advance 🧈
Prepare your garlic butter 1-2 hours ahead by mixing softened butter with minced garlic, paprika, and seasonings, then chill it so it holds its shape and applies evenly to hot corn.
Pat Corn Completely Dry Before Grilling 💧
Moisture is the enemy of crispiness—thoroughly dry your corn cobs with paper towels before seasoning to ensure the exterior achieves that perfect golden, crispy texture.
Toast Your Seasonings First for Deeper Flavor 🌶️
Lightly toast your paprika and all-purpose seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing with butter to bloom their flavors and add complexity to your garlic butter coating.
Brush Garlic Butter in Two Stages ✨
Apply half the garlic butter at the midway point of cooking and reserve the rest for a final generous brush right before serving to maintain vibrant garlic flavor without burning.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.