Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts
Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and vibrant side dish that combines the unique flavors of traditional Mexican street corn with crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts. This recipe is perfect for taco night, casual dinners, or festive gatherings, offering a satisfying combination of creamy, tangy, and spicy elements. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser that caters to various occasions. Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer or alongside grilled meats, these flavorful Brussels sprouts topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro will surely impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F or oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in the air fryer for about 10 minutes or in the oven for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- While they cook, heat corn in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Combine the heated corn with the sauce in the pan and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Toss the corn mixture with the crispy Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
- Serve hot topped with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg