Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn
Make these delicious elotes, or mexican street corn, without the hassle of firing up the grill. With just 5 simple ingredients, this is a fantastic snack or side dish.
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Equipment
- Microwave
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Microwave the corn ears (husk and all) for 3 minutes. Cut the stem at the base of the corn and squeeze the corn out of the husk.
- Cut the corn in half lengthwise (the long way), then cut that in half. Each ear of corn should yield 4 long quarter pieces.
- Place the corn pieces in the air fryer basket and spray with oil.
- Cook at 350°F for 10 minutes until the corn is cooked.
- After the corn cools down, brush with mayonnaise. Make sure the corn is well coated.
- Pour the grated parmesan cheese in a flat dish. Place the mayonnaise-coated corn pieces in the parmesan cheese and use a spoon to cover the corn with cheese.
- Season the corn pieces with chili powder. For more spice, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper.
Notes
- This recipe can also be made with frozen corn. Evenly distribute the frozen corn in your air fryer basket. Spray with oil and cook for 350°F for 8 minutes. Add mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, chili powder and cayenne pepper to a tupperware container and mix. Add the corn to the tupperware container, seal it, and give it a good shake for 1-2 minutes, until the corn is covered in the seasoned mixture.
- This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.