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Air Fryer Elote: The Ultimate Smoky Summer Street Corn

Amazing Elote Air Fryer Recipe for Flavorful Summer Nights

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

A modern take on Mexican street corn using the air fryer for a smoky char and creamy finish.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Brush corn with neutral oil.
  3. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway.
  4. Apply a layer of mayonnaise to hot corn.
  5. Roll in crumbled Cotija cheese.
  6. Dust with chili powder and squeeze fresh lime over the top.