Why Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn is a Game-Changer
Forget waiting for the grill or dealing with messy boiling. Making Mexican street corn in your Instant Pot is pure genius. It’s incredibly fast. You get perfectly tender corn every single time. This method is so easy. It makes busy weeknights a breeze. Your Instant Pot Mexican street corn will be a hit.
Delicious Instant Pot Mexican street corn: 2 amazing tips
Make delicious Mexican street corn, also known as elote, quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe brings the vibrant flavors of this popular street food right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place the water in your Instant Pot.
- Add the ears of corn to the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the corn and let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the corn.
- Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can grill or broil the corn after applying the toppings for a slightly charred flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg
