Name: Crispy Elote Tacos: A 10-Minute Mexican Marvel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup diced jalapeño (optional); For the Avocado Crema:; 1 ripe avocado; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Why You’ll Love This Crispy Elote Tacos Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! These Crispy Elote Tacos are a weeknight winner.

They come together super fast.
You get amazing sweet corn and spicy chicken.
The textures are just perfect.
Your whole family will ask for seconds.
It’s a fun twist on Mexican street corn.

Crispy Elote Tacos: A 10-Minute Mexican Marvel

Author: Alexander Knight
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Enjoy these delightful Crispy Elote Tacos topped with a cool Avocado Crema. They’re a vibrant and flavorful way to enjoy Mexican street corn.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced jalapeño (optional)
For the Avocado Crema:
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
In a medium bowl, combine the thawed corn, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

To make the avocado crema, mash the avocado in a small bowl. Stir in the sour cream, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with the seasoned chicken. Top with the corn mixture, cotija cheese, red onion, and jalapeño (if using).

Drizzle with avocado crema.

Notes

For extra crispy tacos, you can lightly fry the tortillas in a little oil before filling.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be a good substitute.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Tacos
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired