Description
Elote, the vibrant Mexican street corn, comes to life in this easy air fryer recipe. Imagine tender, golden corn coated with a creamy blend of mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder, topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. This delightful dish is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights in, offering an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal effort and ingredients, you can elevate your corn game like never before!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove silk strands; rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Generously coat each ear of corn with the mixture using a brush or spoon.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the coated corn in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and slightly charred.
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle cotija cheese on top while warm; add cilantro if desired.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (160g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg