Make delicious Mexican street corn (elote) quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe brings the vibrant flavors of this popular street food right to your kitchen.
Author:Jen Rwanda
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Instant Pot
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
Place the corn on the cob and water in the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
Carefully remove the corn from the Instant Pot.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder.
Spread the mixture evenly over the corn.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute feta cheese for cotija cheese if needed.
Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
For a spicier corn, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.