Air Fryer Mexican Corn⁠

Air Fryer Mexican Corn⁠

2 Corn ears, husked ⁠
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ⁠
1/4 tsp Chili powder ⁠
1/4 tsp Smoked paprika ⁠
2 tbsp Mayo ⁠
2 tbsp Sour cream ⁠
2 tsp Lime juice⁠
1/4 cup Cotija cheese ⁠
2 tbsp Cilantro leaves, chopped ⁠
Salt and pepper⁠
Lime wedges⁠
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Preheat Fritaire to 400 degrees F.⁠
⁠Whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cilantro leaves and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.⁠
⁠Brush the corn ears with olive oil and air fry for 25 minutes or until kernels are tender and coating is lightly browned.⁠
⁠Once the corn ears are done, brush with the mayo and sour cream mixture and sprinkle with cotija cheese, paprika and cilantro leaves.⁠
⁠Serve with lime wedges.⁠
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