Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked and cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese
  • fresh chopped cilantro, to taste
  • fresh lime juice, to taste
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced

Instruction

  • Preheat grill or oven to 400ºF.
  • Then, prepare corn by shucking. Remove husks and hair and run under warm water to remove any dirt or residue. Pat dry.
  • Create spice mix by mixing together chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt.
  • Then, drizzle the ears of corn with olive oil and rub into kernels making sure everything is fully coated. Season corn with the spice mix.
  • Once seasoned, wrap corn in tin foil and seal tightly.
  • Preheat grill to 400ºF and then place foil pack on direct flames for around 20-25 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cotija cheese, a squeeze of lime juice, minced red onion, and fresh cilantro.