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air fryer corn on the cob close up with cotija cheese and cilantro on top
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Air Fryer Corn On The Cob

You don't need a grill to make delicious corn on the cob with the perfect char! This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe will give your corn a delicious char in just a few minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican American
Keyword: air fryer corn on the cob, air fryer elote, air fryer mexican street corn
Servings: 4
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

For the corn

For the crema

  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
  • 1/2 lime, juice and zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Toppings

  • 4 tbsps cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 tbsp tajin
  • 2 tbsps fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

For the corn

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375℉.
  • Brush a thin layer of olive oil all over each ear of corn before placing it in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through. The corn should be tender and slightly charred when finished.

For the crema

  • While the corn is cooking, whisk together the crema, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • When the corn is ready, transfer it to a serving platter and spread the crema on top. Then sprinkle the cotija cheese, tajin, and fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg