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 -

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5 min.

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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.