Learn how to make Nashville Style Hot Chicken Corn Ribs by cutting a cob of corn into ribs, marinating them in buttermilk and pickle juice, dredging them in seasoned flour, frying until crispy, and then tossing them in a fiery hot oil mixture.
1. Cut a cob of corn in half and then slice it down the middle. Cut it again down the middle in order to get 8 ribs of corn.
2. Combine 2 cups of buttermilk, 1/4 cup of pickle juice, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of onion powder in a bowl.
3. Marinate the corn ribs for at least 30 minutes.
4. In another bowl, combine 2 cups of all purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder and salt.
5. Add the marinated corn to the flour and press the flour into the corn.
6. Add the coated corn to 375 degree cooking oil for 5 minutes (or an air fryer at 400 for 7 minutes).
7. After the corn is cooked, combine 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder with 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt.
8. Mix in 1 cup of the hot cooking oil and mix well.
9. Submerge the cooked corn in the spicy oil.
10. Eat as is, or on top of a slice of white bread and topped with pickles.
