Air fryer street corn
Air fryer street corn is a delicious twist on traditional Mexican street corn that has been gaining popularity in recent years. By using an air fryer instead of deep-frying, you can achieve a crispy and flavorful corn dish with less oil and less mess. In this article, we'll explore what air fryer street corn is, how to make it, and why it's such a popular side dish.
Servings 4 COBS
Calories 260kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice from one lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 2 minutes.
- Brush the oil evenly over the corn to coat.
- Place the corn in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- While the corn is cooking, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- When corn is finished cooking, immediately remove it to a plate and brush liberally with the sour cream mixture.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder before serving.
Notes
- Can’t find cotija cheese? Use crumbled queso fresco or grated Parmesan instead.
- Swap the chili powder for cayenne if you’d like more spice.
- Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g |
- Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 672mg |
- Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g