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Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn

Name: Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, shucked; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 1 tsp chili powder or Tajin; 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional); 2 limes, cut into wedges; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Extra cotija and chili powder

4.9(2)

14 min

Time

400°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears corn, shucked

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt

Elote Coating

3 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tbsp sour cream

1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

1 tsp chili powder or Tajin

1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)

2 limes, cut into wedges

Garnish

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Extra cotija and chili powder

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Brush corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2
Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, turning every 4 minutes for even charring.
3
Mix mayo and sour cream. Brush generously over hot corn.
4
Roll in crumbled cotija cheese, then dust with chili powder.
5
Squeeze lime over the top and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Tip: Apply the mayo mixture while the corn is hot — it acts as glue for the cotija. Tajin seasoning is the easiest shortcut if you have it. For off-the-cob style, cut kernels off after charring and toss everything in a bowl.

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