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Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

You can use sour cream instead of Mexican crema if you can't find it. Instead of Mexican Cotija cheese, you can use a some feta or even parmesan cheese as easy substitutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 389kcal

Ingredients

For Air Frying the Corn

  • 4 ears corn , husked
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter , melted (approximately)
  • Kosher salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste

For Cheese Mixture

  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) Mexican cream or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) finely crumbled cotija (or parmesan cheese or feta cheese) plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder , plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped cilantro leaves , and extra for garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 ml) kosher salt , or to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper , to taste
  • 2 stalks green onions , sliced thin
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Cut the corn to the size of your air fryer basket or rack (some might need to be cut in half). Coat the corn with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
    Seasoning corn
  • Air Fry at 370°F (190°C) for 8 minutes. Turning the corn.
    Air fry corn
  • Continue to Air Fry at 370°F (190°C) for 4-8 minutes, or until kernels are tender and lightly browned. (Cooking time will depend on size of corn, how full air fryer basket is, & different models/sizes of air fryers).
    Finished air fried corn
  • While the corn air frys, make the cheese mixture. In a bowl combine the 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
    Mixing elotes dressing
  • After corn is cooked, spread the cheese mixture over the corn. Sprinkle with extra crumbled cotija cheese, paprika or chili powder, green onions and/or chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
    Dressed corn
Course: Side Dish, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Vegetarian

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg