the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Corn Ribs Doradito-Style
The oven delivers tender, golden air-fried corn ribs in just 13 minutes. The spice rub is umami-packed…smoky and cheesy (nutritional yeast, we see you) with a cheeky chili kiss. Impossible to resist…we suggest you make double.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact
35 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 ears of cornhusks and silk removed
½ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oildivided
Lime wedgesfor serving
For the spice mix
¼ cup (½ oz) nutritional yeast
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1Trim the ends from the corn, if necessary. Cut the corn in half crosswise. Place each half, standing vertically on the cutting board. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to hammer on the back of the knife to cut in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into quarters lengthwise.
- 2Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 430°F, for 13 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 3Place the salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the corn and toss to coat. Place the corn in a single layer, in the air fry basket.
- 4Once preheated, place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 13 minutes. When the oven signals, rotate the basket and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 5To make the spice mix, process the yeast flakes in a spice grinder to a fine powder. Add the remaining ingredients and process briefly to combine. Set aside.
- 6The corn kernels should be tender when pierced with a knife. If not, press A Bit More. Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
- 7In the same large bowl, add the spice mix and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and stir to combine. Add the corn ribs and toss to coat.
- 8Serve the corn ribs with a squeeze of lime juice.