Description
Crispy spicy mexican corn bites offer a zesty explosion of flavor from Mexico’s rich culinary landscape. Small appetizers pack bold chili, lime, and cotija cheese notes that entice guests at casual gatherings or festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a velvety, unified consistency.
- Fold corn kernels into the creamy foundation, ensuring each kernel receives thorough coating.
- Integrate chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, distributing spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Position a non-stick skillet over medium heat, allowing it to warm for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of corn mixture into the heated skillet, creating compact, circular patties.
- Cook each corn bite for 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring until surfaces transform into a golden-brown hue with crisp, caramelized edges.
- Gently transfer cooked bites onto a serving platter, embellishing with fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, or an additional dusting of chili powder for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels by adjusting cayenne pepper quantity, ensuring everyone from mild-loving to spice-craving guests can enjoy these corn bites.
- Make Vegetarian-Friendly by ensuring all ingredients like mayonnaise and cheese are plant-based alternatives, expanding dietary options without compromising flavor.
- Prevent Sticking during cooking by using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or ensuring non-stick pan surface is clean and lightly oiled before adding corn mixture.
- Enhance Texture by draining corn kernels thoroughly, preventing excess moisture that could make bites soggy and compromising their crispy golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg