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4.6/5
(13 Votes)
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 8 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- Pastry brush
Preparation
Step 1
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grate with oil. Combine chile powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
Grill corn, turning occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear with 1½ tsp. mayonnaise. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and a pinch of chile powder mixture. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over each ear and serve.