Loaded Elote Recipe
Whole corn deep fried coated with mayo cotija cheese tajin and butter with the option of spicy elote coated with spicy cheese dust.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Corn
Shuck the corn and remove all the silk. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Corn
Carefully place the corn in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- 4
Drain the Corn
Remove the corn from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Coat the Corn
While the corn is still warm, brush each ear with mayonnaise, then sprinkle generously with cotija cheese, tajín, and drizzle with melted butter.
- 6
Optional Spicy Coating
If desired, sprinkle spicy cheese dust over the corn for an extra kick.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately while warm with extra lime wedges and tajín on the side for added flavor.