Name: Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, shucked, rinsed -; Vegetable oil, for brushing if air frying -; 1/4 c. mayonnaise -; 1/4 c. Mexican crema or sour cream -; 1/3 c. grated cotija cheese -; 3 tsp. chili powder -; Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving -

Ingredients for - Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

1. 6 ears corn, shucked, rinsed

2. Vegetable oil, for brushing if air frying

3. 1/4 c. mayonnaise

4. 1/4 c. Mexican crema or sour cream

5. 1/3 c. grated cotija cheese

6. 3 tsp. chili powder

7. Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

1 . Stage

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; heat 5 minutes (or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat).

2 . Stage

Grill corn, turning often, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and crema.

4 . Stage

Transfer corn to a platter. Brush with mayonnaise mixture. Top with cotija, chili powder, and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature with lime wedges alongside.

5 . Stage

Cut corn to fit in air-fryer basket (you may need to cut cobs in half).

6 . Stage

Brush corn all over with oil. Working in batches, arrange corn in basket and cook at 400°, turning halfway through, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

7 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and creama.

8 . Stage

Transfer corn to a platter. Brush with mayonnaise mixture. Top with cotija, chili powder, and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature with lime wedges alongside.