Street Corn Fries
Inspired by a crave-worthy snack I tried at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, these Street Corn Fries are everything I love in a loaded fry dish: crispy, creamy, smoky, and a little tangy. Topped with roasted corn relish, cilantro-lime crema, and cotija cheese, this recipe turns ordinary fries into something worth sharing (or not).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A fun twist on Mexican street corn and loaded fries
- Quick to prep using frozen fries
- Great as a party appetizer, snack board item, or game-day bite
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 1 bag frozen French fries (crinkle-cut or straight-cut)
- Salt, to taste
For the Roasted Corn Relish:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned — drained)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Crema:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Cook the French fries according to package directions until golden and crispy. Season with salt.
- Make the Corn Relish: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until lightly charred, about 3–4 minutes. Add red pepper and onion and sauté for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Mix the Crema: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Adjust flavor to taste.
- Assemble the Fries: Place fries on a serving plate. Top with warm corn relish, drizzle with crema, and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Make It Your Own
- Swap the cotija with feta if needed
- Use chipotle crema for a spicier version
- Add diced jalapeños or pickled onions for extra punch
My Notes
This dish reminds me of something you’d grab from a food booth at EPCOT — casual, flavorful, and just a little over the top. It’s a great way to upgrade frozen fries when you want to serve something fun without a lot of fuss.
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Street Corn Fries (Crispy Fries with Roasted Corn, Cotija & Crema)
These street corn fries are topped with roasted corn relish, cotija cheese, and a creamy cilantro-lime crema. An easy, crowd-pleasing twist on elote using frozen fries.
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 1 bag Frozen French fries crinkle-cut or straight-cut
- Salt to taste
For the Roasted Corn Relish:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned — drained)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- salt & pepper to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Cook the French fries according to package directions until golden and crispy. Season with salt.
- Make the Corn Relish: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until lightly charred, about 3–4 minutes. Add red pepper and onion and sauté for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Mix the Crema: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Adjust flavor to taste.
- Assemble the Fries: Place fries on a serving plate. Top with warm corn relish, drizzle with crema, and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
Make it your own:
- Swap the cotija with feta if needed
- Use chipotle crema for a spicier version
- Add diced jalapeños or pickled onions for extra punch
