Heat gas or charcoal grill, or grill pan on the stove, to medium-high heat. Cut corn on the cob into quarters to form corn ribs and place them in a casserole dish.
Cover the corn completely with melted butter and olive oil.
Season with paprika and salt and pepper to taste to cover each rib evenly, followed by minced garlic. Flip the corn to fully coat each piece in seasoning and the butter-oil mixture.
After heating the grill, add corn ribs and cook until charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip, continuing to cook until charred on the opposite side. The corn will begin to curl to form an arched shape like a rib. Continue to brush corn ribs with garlic butter as they cook for maximum flavor.
Once charred and curled to corn ribs perfection, remove from the heat, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
16 ribs feeds about 4-5 people.
Try serving these corn ribs with an alternative seasoning like Mexican street corn seasoning!
You can make corn ribs in the oven by baking them for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, but keep in mind all ovens are different. The corn ribs will curl like ribs into an arch shape when they are ready. Broil them on high for 1-2 minutes for a char.