Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Recipe
This Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Recipe is creamy, flavorful and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Add Corn and Water
- Place corn kernels into the Instant Pot. Pour in one cup of water. Close the lid and seal the valve properly.
Pressure Cook the Corn
- Set the Instant Pot to manual pressure on high. Cook for five minutes. This keeps corn tender and juicy.
Quick Release Pressure
- After cooking, carefully do a quick pressure release. Open the lid once all steam escapes completely.
Drain Excess Water
- Drain the extra water from the pot. Leave the corn inside the Instant Pot for mixing flavors easily.
Add Butter
- Add butter to the hot corn. Stir gently until butter melts fully and coats the corn evenly.
Mix Creamy Ingredients
- Add mayonnaise and sour cream to the corn. Stir slowly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add Spices
- Sprinkle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well so spices spread evenly.
Add Lime Juice
- Pour in fresh lime juice. Stir again. Lime adds freshness and balances creamy flavors nicely.
Add Cheese
- Add crumbled cotija cheese. Mix lightly. Save some cheese for topping before serving.
Garnish and Serve
- Top with extra cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve warm as a side or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when in season for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Frozen corn works well too. No need to thaw before cooking.
- Add cayenne pepper if you like extra heat.
- Replace cotija cheese with feta if cotija is unavailable.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp to turn it into a full meal.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Add smoked paprika for a smoky street-style flavor.