Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

Mexican corn on the cob served on a white plate

Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

This Mexican street style corn on the cob is such a tasty treat. With its smoky and creamy flavors, it is the perfect snack or side.

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Mexican street corn on the cob

recipe side dish

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 155kcal

Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

1 Air fryer
Grill

Ingredients

4 Corn on the cob
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
2 tbsp. cotlja cheese
1 lime
1 tbsp. Cilantro
½ tsp. Chilli powder

Instructions

Prepare your corn first. I love to grill the corn as they get a nice, smoky taste that way. I generally dehusk them and then grill either over a grill or on stovetop till they get nice char marks.
You can also air fry corn on the cob like here. Air fry 2-3 corn on the cob at one time in air fryer basket. Air fry at 200C or 390F for about 10-12 minutes till the corn gets nicely roasted and juicy.
Once the corn is prepared, it is ready for the toppings.
Brush mayo all over the prepared corn. Top with crumbled cotlja cheese or feta cheese, sprinkle some chilli powder, salt and lemon juice and top with cilantro.
Serve immediately. Your delicious Mexican corn on the cob is ready.

Notes

1. For the best smoky taste, char the corn perfectly by turning them over constantly to ensure even char. In case you don’t like char marks, you can grill the corn inside the husk.

2. Apply mayo and other toppings just before serving. Do not apply toppings ahead of time. You can do the other prep before hand.

3. Serve corn on the cob hot so that the cheese melts just slightly and tastes perfect.

4. Leftovers can be stored, reheated and served. You can reheat the grilled corn on the cob easily but apply toppings only before serving to retain freshness.

5. Frozen corn on the cob does not work as well as fresh corn here.

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