Air Fryer Elote Corn Salad by @feelgoodfoodie

25 min

2 servings

🌽

600 g

Corn

🧈

14 g

Unsalted butter

🌶️

0.6 g

Chili powder

🌶️

0.6 g

Smoked paprika

🧄

0.8 g

Garlic powder

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🌿

8 g

Cilantro

🥛

30 g

Sour cream

🍋

1

Lime

🌶️

5 ml

Hot sauce

🧀

14 g

Cotija cheese

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Combine
    • unsalted butter
    • chili powder

    Combine the softened unsalted butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Brush
    • fresh corn on the cob
    • unsalted butter
    • chili powder

    Brush both ears of fresh corn on the cob all over with the seasoned butter mixture.

  4. Place
    • fresh corn on the cob

    Place the buttered corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes at 400°F (205°C).

  5. Cook
    • fresh corn on the cob

    Turn the corn and cook for 5 more minutes, until tender and lightly browned with occasional popping sounds.

  6. Transfer
    • fresh corn on the cob

    Transfer the cooked corn to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes.

  7. Cut
    • fresh corn on the cob

    Cut the cooled corn kernels off the cobs and set the kernels aside.

  8. Stir
    • sour cream
    • lime juice
    • hot sauce

    Stir the sour cream, juice from 1 lime, and hot sauce in a serving bowl until smooth.

  9. Add
    • fresh corn on the cob
    • fresh cilantro leaves
    • sour cream

    Add the corn kernels and chopped fresh cilantro leaves to the dressing, then toss until coated.

  10. Sprinkle
    • Cotija cheese
    • lime wedges

    Sprinkle the salad with crumbled Cotija cheese and serve with lime wedges.

Air Fryer Elote Corn Salad by @feelgoodfoodie

25 min

2 servings

🌽

600 g

Corn

🧈

14 g

Unsalted butter

🌶️

0.6 g

Chili powder

🌶️

0.6 g

Smoked paprika

🧄

0.8 g

Garlic powder

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🌿

8 g

Cilantro

🥛

30 g

Sour cream

🍋

1

Lime

🌶️

5 ml

Hot sauce

🧀

14 g

Cotija cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Step 2/10

    Combine the softened unsalted butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🌶️chili powder
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣small bowl
    🥄spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Brush both ears of fresh corn on the cob all over with the seasoned butter mixture.

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🧈unsalted butter
    🌶️chili powder
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🖌️pastry brush

  4. Step 4/10

    Place the buttered corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes at 400°F (205°C).

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/10

    Turn the corn and cook for 5 more minutes, until tender and lightly browned with occasional popping sounds.

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🥢tongs

  6. Step 6/10

    Transfer the cooked corn to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes.

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🥢tongs
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/10

    Cut the cooled corn kernels off the cobs and set the kernels aside.

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  8. Step 8/10

    Stir the sour cream, juice from 1 lime, and hot sauce in a serving bowl until smooth.

    🥛sour cream
    🍋lime juice
    🌶️hot sauce
    🥣small bowl
    🥄spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Add the corn kernels and chopped fresh cilantro leaves to the dressing, then toss until coated.

    🌽fresh corn on the cob
    🌿fresh cilantro leaves
    🥛sour cream
    🍋lime juice
    🌶️hot sauce
    🥣small bowl
    🥄spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Sprinkle the salad with crumbled Cotija cheese and serve with lime wedges.

    🧀Cotija cheese
    🍋lime wedges
    🥣small bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Spices, Seasonings, Condiments

Ingredients

Corn, Unsalted butter, Chili powder, Smoked paprika, Garlic powder, Salt, Black pepper, Cilantro, Sour cream, Lime, Hot sauce, Cotija cheese

Notes

Corn (ears, shucked and halved if needed), Unsalted butter (at room temperature), Cilantro (packed fresh leaves, chopped), Lime (juiced, plus wedges for serving), Hot sauce (or adobo sauce), Cotija cheese (crumbled)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Calories

170 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 23g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Total sugars: 6g, Total fat: 8g, Saturated fat: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 83mg, Potassium: 342mg, Sodium: 380mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin A: 75mcg, Vitamin K: 20mcg, Folate: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

small bowl, pastry brush, cutting board, chef's knife, spoon, tongs

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish

Occasions

Summer, Barbecue, Picnic, Potluck, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Mexican-American

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Slightly crisp, Crumbly

Flavors

Smoky, Spicy, Tangy, Creamy, Savory, Sweet, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours because it contains dairy), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C),Stir before serving,Add fresh lime wedges just before serving), freezer : 30 days (Not recommended for best texture,Dairy dressing may separate after thawing,Freeze only the cooked corn kernels if needed)