Elote Poppers

⏱️ 30 min 👥 30 servings 📊 Medium
appetizer
Elote Poppers
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A fun twist on elote (Mexican street corn)--frozen corn makes this fun for wintertime game day events--they will disappear quickly at your get-together!

📝 Ingredients

  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, cooked as directed on bag
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salsa
  • Additional crumbled queso fresco cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat at least 2 inches oil to 350°F.
  2. 2While oil is heating, mix Popper ingredients in large bowl, stirring well. Drop tablespoonful-size pieces of dough into hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3Mix Aioli ingredients. Serve with warm poppers and additional ingredients.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.