Flaming Hot Cheetos Grilled Corn
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Flaming Hot Cheetos Grilled Corn
Description
The recipe calls for grilling whole corn ears directly on the hot grill until golden and charred on all sides. The corn is then slathered with a mixture of mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, and freshly grated lime zest. Separately, Flaming Hot Cheetos are crushed to small crumbs and used to coat the sauced corn for a crisp, spicy crust.
The mayonnaise and cotija provide a rich and savory base that balances the strong heat and crunch of the Cheetos. Grilling the corn adds smoky flavor and caramelization, enhancing the natural sweetness of the kernels. The lime zest in the sauce offers a fresh citrus note that lifts the overall flavor.
The finished corn is served immediately, optionally with extra cotija cheese sprinkled on top and fresh lime wedges for added spritz. It makes for a bold, flavorful side or snack with a variety of textures from creamy to crunchy and smoky to spicy.
Ingredients
- 6 corn ears
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cotija cheese plus extra for sprinkling, crumbled
- 1 lime zest freshly grated (you can use the juice to spritz after
- 2 cups flaming hot cheetos
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to the highest setting. Shuck the corn (I left the husk at the bottom for photos, but honestly, it’s messy to eat this way!). I don’t use olive oil or anything here - I find that it browns nicely on the grill and there is enough flavor with everything else!
- Place the corn on the grill grates and cook until charred and golden, rotating every few minutes. My corn takes 10 to 15 minutes total, maybe a bit less for smaller ears.
- While the corn is grilling, stir together the mayo, cotija cheese and lime zest.
- Place the cheetos in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until small crumbs remain (or place them in a sealed bag and crush them!). Place the crumbs on a plate that is large enough to roll the ears of corn in.
- Remove the corn from the grill and spread the cotija mayo (about 2 tablespoons each) all over the ears of corn. Roll the corn through the crushed cheetos. Sprinkle with extra cotija cheese. Serve immediately with fresh lime for spritzing!
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