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Homemade Street Corn Seasoning — Ever grab a cup of elote from a street cart and wish you could bottle that smoky, tangy, chili-lime flavor? Now you can! This easy homemade street corn seasoning comes together in five minutes with pantry spices and tastes just like the McCormick Mexican Style Street Corn Seasoning — only fresher, and you control the salt and heat.

Homemade Street Corn Seasoning

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

This homemade street corn seasoning captures the smoky, tangy, chili-lime flavor of Mexican elote in just 5 minutes. A copycat of McCormick's street corn seasoning made from pantry spices — perfect on corn, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and dips.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried cilantro, or 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid, or 2 teaspoons dried lime zest
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk until the color is even and there are no clumps, breaking up any lumps of paprika or sugar with the back of a spoon.
  • Transfer to an airtight jar or spice shaker and store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
  • To use, sprinkle over grilled or air-fried corn and finish with mayo or crema, crumbled cotija, and fresh lime — or use as a rub for chicken, shrimp, and roasted vegetables.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

  • For the brightest flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime to the finished dish.
  • This blend contains salt, so taste before adding more to your recipe.
  • Adjust cayenne to control the heat — start low and add more.
  • Store away from heat and light; use within about 6 months for peak flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg