Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn is made with 4 ears corn, olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes to serve 4. 220 calories per serving.
Ingredients
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.
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.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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