Crispy French fries are topped with a Mexican Street Corn mixture then garnished with fresh cilantro and a chili Lime Crema. This recipe is so delicious and perfect for any time of year!
Cook the French fries either in the oven, or in an air fryer until crisp. Follow my Air Fryer Frozen French Fries recipe for details on air frying.
Make the Mexican Street Corn
While the fries are cooking add the frozen corn, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until hot, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the lime zest, lime juice, 4 oz of the queso fresco cheese, and ½ of the cilantro (2 tablespoons worth).
Make the Chili Lime Crema
In a medium bowl whisk the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Assembly
On a large serving plate add half of the French fries, a drizzle of 1/3 of the crema and top with half of the street corn. Add the remaining French fries on top, then 1/3 of the crema. Add the last of the street corn and finally top everything with the remaining 1/3 of the crema and the 2 T of cilantro and 1 oz of queso fresco cheese. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
You want the French fries to be extra crispy so the Mexican street corn casserole and the crema on top don’t turn them extra soggy. Feel free to add some Cafe Rio Black Beans for some added protein. Plus, you can add some salsa, avocado, Guacamole, or Pico de Gallo to the corn fries too, if you want!It’s best to store each element of the corn fries separately.