How to Make Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Fritters - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the irresistible combination of sweet corn and savory spices found in Mexican street corn? Now, you can enjoy all the flavors of this popular street food in a convenient and delicious fritter form. With the help of an air fryer, you can easily whip up a batch of these Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Fritters for a tasty appetizer, snack, or side dish.

These fritters are packed with the classic flavors of Mexican street corn, including juicy corn kernels, tangy lime juic...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ red onion, minced
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 fritters

  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Separate out 1/2 cup corn and set aside; pour remaining corn into the bowl of a food processor. Add flour, egg, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Pulse until mixture is incorporated.
  • Pour contents of the food processor into a mixing bowl. Add reserved 1/2 cup corn, onion, cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and granulated garlic. Mix well.
  • Place a perforated parchment liner into the air fryer. Using a scoop, place 2-tablespoon dollops of fritter mixture into the basket. Air-fry fritters for 12 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.
  • Mix sour cream and lime juice together. Drizzle over cooked Mexican street corn fritters.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 615mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Potassium: 252mg