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Deliciously seasoned Mexican Street Corn ('Elote') air-fried until crispy and topped with delectable, authentic garnishes.
https://www.savorythoughts.com/air-fryer-mexican-street-corn-on-the-cob/

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

2

Chop cilantro and set aside. Melt butter in a medium bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat the corn on all sides. Reserve the remaining butter to prepare the sauce.

3

Place the corn into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes. Flip or turn the corn to cook the corn evenly while cooking.

4

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the salt and pepper, remaining melted butter, chili powder, and sour cream. Mix well. Remove the corn from the air fryer and apply the sour cream sauce.

5

Pour cotija cheese in a large plate, roll the corn in the cheese or sprinkle the cheese over the corn.

6

Add the cilantro and lemon or lime if desired.

Ingredients

Directions

1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

2

Chop cilantro and set aside. Melt butter in a medium bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat the corn on all sides. Reserve the remaining butter to prepare the sauce.

3

Place the corn into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes. Flip or turn the corn to cook the corn evenly while cooking.

4

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the salt and pepper, remaining melted butter, chili powder, and sour cream. Mix well. Remove the corn from the air fryer and apply the sour cream sauce.

5

Pour cotija cheese in a large plate, roll the corn in the cheese or sprinkle the cheese over the corn.

6

Add the cilantro and lemon or lime if desired.

Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn (Elote)