Mexican Street Corn
Make classic Mexican street corn (elote) at home with grilled corn coated in creamy chili-lime sauce, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob fresh - husks removed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cotija cheese - crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cilantro - chopped, fresh
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
For the outdoor grill
- Preheat the outdoor grill to 400°F.
- Brush the shucked corn with melted butter.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly charred in spots.
For the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Brush the corn with melted butter.
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly charred in spots. (The exact time depends on the size and wattage of the air fryer.)
Assemble
- Stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the corn is cooked, spread the mixture over each ear while it is still hot.
- Coat in cotija cheese by rolling it on a plate with the cheese and finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a light dusting of additional chili powder.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime juice over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 17g