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Mexican Street Corn Air Fryer - Easy Recipes Made Simple

Air fryer Mexican street corn is the perfect easy recipes side dish bursting with flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 ears
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly charred.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  4. Remove the corn and brush generously with the creamy mixture.
  5. Sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the corn.
  6. Serve with lime wedges and a pinch of salt if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce. You can substitute cotija with feta cheese if needed.