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Amazing Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn in 12 Minutes

Air fryer Mexican street corn
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Enjoy authentic Mexican street corn, or elote, made easily in your air fryer. This recipe delivers crispy, flavorful corn with a creamy, tangy topping, perfect for a quick and delicious side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brush the corn with olive oil.
  3. Place the corn in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
  5. While the corn is cooking, mix together the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
  6. Once the corn is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer.
  7. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the hot corn.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute feta cheese for cotija cheese if needed.
  • Adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
  • For extra flavor, you can grill the corn before air frying.

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