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Street Corn Recipe

Street corn recipe is bursting with flavors. It highlights the juicy and sweet corn, savory spices, creamy sauce, and tangy lime juice. Perfect for summer grilling and packed with deliciousness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces corn on the cob husk removed
  • cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon spice blend mix together ⅛ teaspoon each of cumin powder, smoked paprika, chili powder and garlic powder
  • ½ cup cotija cheese or Queso fresco, or grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Husk the corn and cook it till tender. You can either boil it, grill it or air fry it . ( depending upon which method you choose, instructions are listed below)
  • In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mix until well combined. Set aside. Chop the cilantro, set aside. Mix the spices together to create the spice blend.
  • Brush the creamy mixture over the corn. Then sprinkle some cotija cheese. Top it off with chili spice blend and cilantro. Serve and enjoy !

How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob?

  • Arrange husked corn cobs in a single layer on air fryer basket. Air Fry at 375 degree Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes, rotating it halfway through. Remove promptly and season as desired.

How to Cook Corn In Instant Pot?

  • Add a cup of water in main insert. Put a steamer basket or trivet. Arrange husked cobs on them. Close the lid. Pressure cook on high for 3-4 minutes. After it’s done cooking, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid. Remove the corn and season as desired.

How to Boil Corn on the Cob on Stove Top

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add some salt and husked corn cobs. Continue to boil for 8-10 minutes on high heat. Then turn off the heat. Drain the hot water. Corn kernels should be soft and tender.

How to Grill the Corn on the cob?

  • Preheat the grill it to medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill or in the heated grill pan/skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.

Notes

Adjust the spice level according to your preference. Increase or decrease the amount of chili powder or other spices in the mixture.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1corn | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 116mg