Appetizers, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free, Sides

BBQ Corn Ribs

vegan bbq corn ribs appetizer recipe

These BBQ corn ribs are an easy and delicious summer appetizer recipe! They are marinated in a homemade BBQ sauce (which is completely oil-free!) and served with a garlic dipping sauce. Bring these to a summer party or enjoy as a side dish to pastas, salads, and more!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Servings: 16 corn ribs

Ingredients

  • 4 corns on the cob
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • Cilantro to serve

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • Hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Lined baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Remove the husks from the corn, then stand the cobs up vertically and cut them lengthwise down the middle on a cutting board, using a large and sharp knife. You may also need to use a rolling pin or other large item to hit down on the knife and cut the cob (this is the toughest part!).
  3. Once you’ve cut the cobs lengthwise once, do it again lengthwise (each cob should be cut into 4).
  4. Prepare the BBQ sauce by mixing together ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic.
  5. Add the corn “ribs” to a lined baking sheet, then brush the BBQ sauce onto each rib (on the corn side).
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, making sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t burn. Remove them from the oven when the corn feels soft and ready to eat when poked with a fork.
  7. Prepare a dipping sauce with vegan mayonnaise, garlic powder and hot sauce (as much as you’d like!). For an oil-free version, skip this step, or prepare a dipping sauce with a cashew or sunflower seed base.
  8. Once the corn ribs are done, serve on a plate with the dipping sauce and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top. Dig in and enjoy (PS: make sure not to eat the core, just the corn)!
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