🌽 Air-Fried Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Bites 🌽

A spectacular, high-impact appetizer that packs the smoky, sweet, and tangy profile of traditional street corn into perfect bite-sized rounds. By slicing whole sweet corn ears into dense wheels and roasting them under high convection heat, the individual kernels intensely caramelize and char on the tips, trapping the sweet juice inside. Brushed with an herbaceous, lime-kissed crema and rolled in salty cotija cheese, it delivers a massive burst of flavor.

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 12 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 2 servings (makes 6-8 corn wheels)

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 fresh ears of sweet yellow corn (husked and cleaned) 🌽

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter 🛢️

• The Elote Glaze: 🥣 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixed with 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 clove grated garlic, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a handful of finely chopped cilantro. 🌿🍋

• The Finishing Armor: 🧀 1/3 cup Cotija cheese (or finely crumbled Feta) and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or Tajín seasoning. 🌶️