Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo

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Grilled corn on the cob slathered with smoky chipotle-lime mayonnaise and topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a vibrant street food snack. This mexican-inspired snacks ready in about 17 minutes turns ears, husked fresh corn on the cob, mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper in adobo into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place 4 husked ears of fresh corn on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are charred and smoky.
  2. Step 2: While the corn cooks, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced chipotle pepper in adobo, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl; mix well.
  3. Step 3: Remove the grilled corn from the heat and immediately brush each ear generously with the chipotle-lime mayo mixture.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro evenly over the coated corn and serve warm as a vibrant street-style snack.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (5 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Charred Street-Style Mexican Corn with Chipotle-Lime Mayo?

Mexican snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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