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a plate of Mexican street corn fritters with a chili lime crema in the middle.
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Street Corn Fritters

These street corn fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and boast the delicious flavors of the favorite street food of Mexico - Elote!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Air Fried Street Corn Fritters, Air Fryer Corn Fritters, Air Fryer Street Corn Fritters, Elote Corn Fritters, Elote Fritters, Mexican corn fritters, Mexican Street Corn Fritters
Servings: 10 fritters

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija creese
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil for frying

Chili Lime Crema

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 lime, juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cilantro, cotija cheese, flour, baking powder, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Toss everything together.
  • Next, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Then add the eggs, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest to the corn mixture. Mix until a batter forms, and all of the flour is mixed in.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottom skillet over medium heat. Use 1/3 cup measuring cup to scoop the corn fritter batter and pour into preheated pan.
  • Use a spatula to press down and form the street corn fritter. Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until golden brown. Drain street corn fritters on a wire rack with paper towels underneath. Continue pan frying fritters until all batter is used (should take 2 to 3 batches).
  • To make the dipping sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice and zest, cilantro, chili powder and salt.

Notes

Notes: 
Air Fryer Instructions: Line air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray well with avocado oil spray. Scoop 1/3 cup of batter onto the lined basket. Flatten and shape fritter into a circle of even thickness. Air fry fritters at 375°F for 6-8 minutes. Carefully flip fritter and air fry for another 4-5 minutes to crisp up the other side.