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    Side Dishes » Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob

    Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob

    Posted On April 8, 2019 By Mirlene Last updated March 29, 2020 38 Comments

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    Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob (Elotes) – Everyone’s favorite corn on the cob is further simplified with this easy air fryer recipe. It takes only 10 minutes. It is gluten-free!

    • Four Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) in a roll on a white plate with two lemon wedges in the back. Topped with cheese and cilantro.

    Savory Thoughts: Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. —Dalai Lama

    Alongside Haitian food, Mexican food will have to be my next favorite food to eat. I remember when my husband surprised me with a trip to Mexico a couple of years ago. We stayed at Live Aqua Resort. The following days we traveled Riviera Maya and Tulum to learn a little more about Mexico and the culture. The food was pure, delicious, bold, vibrant, and authentic – of course. Definitely nothing like we have in the States. As wonderful the trip was, for some reason none of the foods we ate included corn. 

    But in this delicious Tex-Mex side dish, you’ll have a taste of Mexican flavor right in your home. It also plays well with other Tex-Mex side dishes like my cowboy caviar.

    Why does this Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elotes) work? 

    If you have never had Mexican street corn, you are missing out. It is usually served on the cob, and often on a stick.

    I have had this corn grilled, boiled, and baked. And now I am introducing the air fryer version to you. 

    Who doesn’t love a good corn on the cob? Especially one that’s slathered in pure goodness; sour cream – or mayonnaise (I do not eat mayo so sour cream is the alternate option), cotija cheese, and chili powder sauce! 

    You can enjoy Mexican Elotes all year around with the air fryer. No need to wait for the warm days to bring out the grill 🙂

    The corn is air fried to perfection. 

    Great for entertaining and backyard parties. 

    Great for gatherings and beach parties. 

    It has the right amount of spice and the right amount of messiness to make you go after another one, without hesitation. Truly everyone’s favorite corn on the cob. 

    Perfect for Cinco De Mayo! 

    How To Make Mexican Street Corn?

    • Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn On The Cob. First pictures is a list of the ingredients. Second and Third picture sows 2 corn on the cob in the air fryer.

    Gather the ingredients (Picture 1). Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

    Melt the butter. Using a pastry brush, coat the corn on all sides. Reserve the remaining butter to prepare the sauce.

    Place the corn into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes (Picture 2). Flip or turn to cook the corn evenly (Picture 3).

    Chop the cilantro and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the salt and pepper, melted butter, chili powder, and sour cream (Picture 4).

    • Ingredients and step by step pictures for Mexican street corn on the cob. The first picture shows the sour cream, chili powder, salt and pepper, and butter mixed in a small bowl. the second picture shows the finished mixture and two corn on the cob on a white plate with one on the cob topped with the mixture. The third picture shows the one corn on the cob with the mixture in the back ground and an extra corn in the bak as well. One of the corn is topped with cotija cheese.

    Remove the corn from the air fryer and apply the sauce (Picture 5). Then apply the cotija cheese (Picture 6). Finish it off by sprinkling the cilantro and a little of lemon juice for extra zest. Finally, ENJOY! Easy as pie 🙂

    • Closeup picture of the Mexican corn on the cob topped with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. the picture shows 4 corn on the cob on a white plate. Sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

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    Four Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) in a roll on a white plate with two lemon wedges in the back. Topped with cheese and cilantro.

    Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob (Elotes)

    Savory Thoughts
    Easy Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob that will draw everyone to the table. Air fried to perfection.  It takes only 10 minutes. It is gluten-free and low carb!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 648 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 corn on the cob
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup cotija Cheese
    • lemon optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
    • Chop the cilantro and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat the corn on all sides. Reserve the remaining butter to prepare the sauce.
    • Place the corn into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip or turn the corn to cook the corn evenly while cooking.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the salt and pepper, melted butter, chili powder, and sour cream.
    • Remove the corn from the air fryer and apply the sauce. Pour the cotija cheese in a large plate, apply the cotija cheese to the corn by either rolling the corn in the cheese or sprinkling the cheese over the corn. Finish it off by adding the cilantro and squeezing a little lemon juice for extra zest. Finally, ENJOY! 

    Notes

    For Mexcian Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob Recipe

    You can use feta cheese if it is difficult to find Cotija cheese. I have even used parmesan cheese as well. 
    YES, the corn is as crispy as if it was cooked on a grill. If you want your corn a bit more charred feel free to add a couple more minutes to the cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2PeopleCalories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1562mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1700IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Patti

      August 12, 2020 at 2:18 am

      This was so good and easy! Nice to not have to watch the grill. The spread was delicious, soaked right in. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        August 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        You are very welcome, Patti!

        Reply
      • Traci Robertts

        February 01, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        We used frozen corn on the cob. Small pieces so the littlest could handle it. We loved it. Forsure will make again.

        Reply
        • Mirlene

          February 01, 2021 at 11:11 pm

          Thank you, Traci! I am so glad to hear that.

          Reply
    2. Hilary Witt

      June 17, 2020 at 12:28 am

      Loved it
      So easy

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        June 17, 2020 at 8:23 am

        So Glad you loved it! Thank you.

        Reply
    3. Gloria

      May 26, 2020 at 2:49 am

      Love….love…love Both my husband and Loved it.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 26, 2020 at 11:09 pm

        Thank you, Gloria!!! So glad to hear.

        Reply
    4. Sophia

      April 28, 2019 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I’ve never thought to cook corn in an air fryer. And the sauce you coat in it sounds so good! What a great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie

      April 28, 2019 at 12:16 am

      This looks SO delicious! I can’t believe I haven’t had mexican street corn yet. We’ll have to try it on our grill since we don’t have an air fryer!

      Reply
    6. Lathiya

      April 27, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect timing..i have two corn cobs and I would love to try this….the pictures are so tempting

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 30, 2019 at 12:48 am

        Thank you, Lathiya!

        Reply
    7. April

      April 15, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe how quick this recipe is! 10 minutes only? That is exactly what I have been looking for. And the fact that it is GF and low carb just makes it perfect!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 16, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        Thank you, April!

        Reply
    8. Jori

      April 15, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Elotes are sooo yummy! They are an absolute summer favorite at our house but we always grill them. Therefore, we never have them in fall, winter. Thanks for the air fryer idea! Now we can have them year-round!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 16, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        Wonderful. I am happy to hear that. Thank you, Jori.

        Reply
    9. Jayashree

      April 15, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love corn on knob but never tried this way. It looks so yummy.

      Reply
    10. Maman de sara

      April 14, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      This corn must be delicious with the cotija cheese on top.

      Reply
    11. Karyl Henry

      April 13, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      I just bought some sweet corn at the grocery store so this is perfect timing! Can’t wait to try this one out with my new air fryer

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 14, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Good, Karyl! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    12. Jacqueline Debono

      April 13, 2019 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      I still don’t have an air fryer (on my wish list!) but when I get one this corn is definitely on my list of recipes to make with it! It looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 14, 2019 at 10:56 am

        You will love it. Between my air fryer and Instant Pot or Power Cooker, I have yet to turn on the stove for months.

        Reply
    13. Emmanuella Sjögren

      April 13, 2019 at 8:06 am

      Am also a Haitian who love Mexican food. This corn on the cob recipe look delicious. I live in Sweden and we don’t have access to cojita cheese but we love feta so will try it with that. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 14, 2019 at 10:58 am

        Hello, my fellow Haitian 🙂 I hope you like it. I have used feta cheese and grated parmesan as well. They all work. Make the recipe your own and enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jeannette (Jay Joy)

      April 13, 2019 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      I almost passed by this recipe until I realized it said “air-fried” Mexican street corn. I mean I have had it grilled, boiled, and baked before as well I would love to try this in my new fryer!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 14, 2019 at 11:00 am

        I am glad you decided to visit the site. Hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    15. Danielle Wolter

      April 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican street corn is the best! seriously. It has so many wonderful flavors. using the air fryer to make it is genius!

      Reply
    16. Jere Cassidy

      April 11, 2019 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      Wow, wow, wow. I don’t have an air fryer but I am going to make this anyway.All those flavors are amazing.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 11, 2019 at 9:33 am

        Thank you, Jere!

        Reply
    17. Stine Mari

      April 10, 2019 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Ohh I love elotes, it’s such a delicious summer side dish! And using an air fryer is genius, I would love to try it.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 11, 2019 at 9:33 am

        Thank you, Mari. I love my air fryer.

        Reply
    18. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      April 09, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Totally LOVE my air fryer. This corn looks amazing. I need to make so much more in this FUN kitchen appliance. The food turns out delicious all the time.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 11, 2019 at 9:34 am

        The Air Fryer is simply the best, right?! Thanks, Gloria.

        Reply
    19. Jenni LeBaron

      April 09, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love the seasoning mix you used on these. I especially love that they have a but of sour cream and cotija cheese. These are an awesome upgrade from traditional corn on the cob!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 11, 2019 at 9:35 am

        Thank you, Jenni!

        Reply
    20. Amanda

      April 09, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I’m so in love with your Mexican street corn! I’m all about that cojita and chili powder. And then you cook it in an air fryer? So brilliant! What a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 11, 2019 at 9:35 am

        Thank you, Amanda!

        Reply

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