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Air Fryer Elote

Name: Air Fryer Elote
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, husked; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 1 tsp chili powder or Tajín; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 lime wedges; Pinch of cayenne (optional)

4.8(4)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears corn, husked

1 tbsp olive oil

Elote Toppings

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream

1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

1 tsp chili powder or Tajín

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

2 lime wedges

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Brush corn ears with olive oil.
2
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until charred in spots and tender.
3
Mix mayo and crema together. Slather all over the hot corn.
4
Roll in crumbled cotija cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder and cilantro.
5
Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.

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Tip: Authentic elote uses a 50/50 mix of mayo and crema — don't skip either. Cotija is the traditional cheese; feta works in a pinch. The char marks are essential for flavor. Apply the mayo mixture while corn is hot so it sticks, THEN add the cheese.

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