Amazing Charred Mexican Street Corn, 2 Ways
Learn how to achieve a perfect charred, smoky flavor on your Mexican street corn using simple techniques like direct flame or your broiler. This recipe celebrates the vibrant tastes of elote with a delicious smoky finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges, chili powder, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare your corn: You can grill the corn directly over a flame or under your broiler.
- For direct flame grilling: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Turn the corn frequently until it’s tender and has nice charred spots all over. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- For broiler method: Preheat your broiler. Place the corn on a baking sheet lined with foil. Position the baking sheet about 4-6 inches from the broiler element. Broil for 5-7 minutes per side, turning the corn every few minutes, until tender and charred. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Once charred, remove the corn from the heat. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper while still warm.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or as is.
Notes
- Ensure your corn is cooked through and tender before charring.
- Keep a close eye on the corn when charring to avoid burning.
- Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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