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Mexican street corn croquetas

Mexican Street Corn Croquetas

Angela
These Mexican Street Corn Croquetas are bite-sized delights packed with sweet corn and cheese, then coated in a crispy shell that’s perfect for dipping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill/Freeze Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 53 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 24 Croquetas
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ears corn husks and silk removed, roughly 3 cups
  • cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 egg slighten beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For garnish: cilantro and Cojita

Instructions
 

  • Cook your corn however you like (on the grill, boiled, in the air fryer, etc). Let it cool completely.
  • Cut kernels off the cob and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the milk slowly while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add the corn, cotija, and egg to the mixture. Stir to combine. Let cool completely. Then store in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Pour breadcrumbs onto a small plate. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make corn mixture into golf-ball sized balls. Coat each in the breadcrumbs and place them spaced out on a plate or baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Freeze the croquettes for about 1 hour to solidify before frying.
  • Pour about 1-2” of cooking oil (with a high smoke point) into a skillet. Heat it to 375° F(190°C).
  • Carefully place the croquettes in the oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove them from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain the grease.
  • In a small jar or bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, and lime juice.
  • Place the croquettes on a serving plate. Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro and Cotija.

Notes

  • These are best enjoyed immediately.
  • The filling is a bit gooey before you roll them in the bread crumbs. Don't worry, they will hold together.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.2mg
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