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Fries in a basket topped with corn, mayo, peanut, and pickled red onions.
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Elote Fries

Elote fries are an easy weeknight meal with tasty, simple, budget-friendly ingredients and big flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 6
Calories: 653kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Fries

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup crema *see notes
  • ½ cup mayo
  • lime juice from one whole lime

For the Toppings

  • 2 cups corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup oaxaca cheese *see notes
  • 1 cup queso panela *see notes
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Instructions

For the Fries

  • For store-bought frozen fries: Toss fries with 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 teaspoons of Tajin, or 1 teaspoon of chile powder, and season with salt and pepper. Bake to package instructions.
  • For homemade fries: Peel or wash potatoes. Cut the potatoes into thin fries. Toss with a tablespoon of oil, 2 teaspoons of Tajin, or 1 teaspoon of chile powder, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway.

For the Sauce

  • Mix together mayo, crema, and lime juice.
    *If substituting yogurt or sour cream, make sure to add a splash of water so the sauce can be drizzled. Crema is a thinner consistency than yogurt or sour cream.

For the Toppings

  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the corn, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blackened, about 6-8 minutes. Add the juice of a lime. Set aside until needed.

To Serve

  • Plate the fries.
    Drizzle with most of the sauce.
    Add most of the cheese and then add the corn.
    Add the rest of the cheese.
    Sprinkle with Tajin.
    Top with green onions, spicy peanuts, and Charritos.
    Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing.

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Notes

Substitutions:
  1. Fries: Use your favorite store-bought fries or 4-6 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes to make homemade fries.
  2. Tajin: Use 1 teaspoon of chile powder instead.
  3. Crema: Use yogurt or sour cream instead plus a splash of water to thin out the sauce.
  4. Oaxaca Cheese: Use mozzarella instead.
  5. Panela Cheese: Use cotija or finely crumbled feta instead.
This recipe is very customizable. Serving size is a suggestion, adjust amounts to your preference.
Additional topping suggestions: Crumbled Doritos or Takis, Cheetos, Peanuts.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 0.4mg