### **Air Fryer Elote (Mexican Street Corn)**
**Prep Time:** 10 mins | **Cook Time:** 10 mins | **Total Time:** 20 mins
**Servings:** 4
#### **Ingredients**
**For the Corn:**
– 4 ears **fresh corn**, shucked
– 2 tbsp **olive oil**, divided
– ½ tsp **salt**
– ½ tsp **black pepper**
**For the Elote Sauce:**
– ½ cup **Greek yogurt**
– 2 tbsp **mayonnaise**
– 2 oz **cotija cheese**, crumbled
– 1 tbsp **lime juice**
– 1 tbsp **lime zest**
– ¼ tsp **cayenne pepper** (or paprika for milder flavor)
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### **Instructions**
1. **Prep Corn:**
– Rub corn with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
2. **Air Fry:**
– Preheat air fryer to **350°F**.
– Add 1 tbsp oil to basket, then cook corn for **10 mins**, flipping halfway.
3. **Make Sauce:**
– Mix yogurt, mayo, cotija, lime juice, and zest in a bowl.
4. **Coat & Serve:**
– Roll warm corn in sauce, then sprinkle with cayenne.
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### **Pro Tips**
✔ **Extra creamy?** Double the sauce for dipping!
✔ **No cotija?** Use feta or queso fresco.
✔ **Make ahead:** Store unsauced corn for 5 days; sauce separately.
#### **Why You’ll Love It**
🌽 **Bold, zesty flavors** in every bite
🔥 **Crispy-tender corn** without the grill
⚡ **Ready in 20 mins** – perfect for taco night!
**Pair with:** Carnitas, margaritas, or grilled meats! 🌮✨
