Learn how to make delicious Mexican street corn, also known as elote, quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe is perfect for a fast and flavorful side dish.
Author:Alex Rwanda
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Total Time:8 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Instant Pot
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
1 cup water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
Instructions
Place the water in the Instant Pot.
Add the corn ears to the pot.
Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
Perform a quick release of the pressure.
Carefully remove the corn from the pot.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Brush the corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
Sprinkle with additional cotija cheese and cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can grill the corn briefly after cooking it in the Instant Pot.
Adjust the chili powder and lime juice to your preference.
If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.