Description
Learn how to make authentic Mexican street corn, also known as Elote, quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe delivers smoky, creamy, and zesty corn with minimal effort, perfect for a weeknight meal or party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: crumbled cotija cheese, extra chili powder, lime wedges
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 3 minutes.
- Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
- Carefully remove the corn from the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the corn evenly with the mayonnaise mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle with cotija cheese and extra chili powder.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Ensure your corn is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- Cotija cheese is traditional, but feta can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (varies with toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15mg