Heat gas or charcoal grill, or grill pan on the stove, to medium-high heat. Carefully quarter corn cobs lengthwise and place in a flat dish.
Melt together the butter and oil, then cover the corn ribs completely with the mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika and salt and pepper to taste, covering each rib evenly, followed by minced garlic. Flip the corn and shuffle in the dish until evenly coated on all sides.
Add corn ribs to the grill or pan and cook until charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip, continuing to cook until charred on the opposite side. Continue to brush corn ribs with garlic butter as they cook for maximum flavor.
Once the corn ribs are nicely charred and curled into rib shapes, 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.