Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini is the perfect side dish to bring the taste of summer to your table. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect char and flavorful topping. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Hibiscus Cardamom Iced Latte Recipe for Refreshing Summer Drinks and One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner Recipe.

What You'll Need for Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
• Optional: Lime wedges
• Optional: Additional chopped cilantro

How to Make Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

1. Prepare the zucchini: Slice zucchini in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch half-moons. Toss with olive oil and salt.
2. Grill the zucchini: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill zucchini for 3-4 minutes on each side, until crispy and charred.
3. Prepare the topping: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, feta, cilantro, red onion, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
4. Serve: Transfer grilled zucchini to a serving dish. Spoon topping over zucchini and garnish with optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the topping up to a day ahead. Store separately from zucchini.

Freezing Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a quicker cook time, slice the zucchini thinner.
• Best substitution: Substitute the feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese or cotija cheese for a similar flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the topping up to a day ahead. Store separately from zucchini.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If the topping seems too thick, add a bit more lime juice or a splash of water to thin it out.

Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Optional Toppings

• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Lime wedges
• Additional chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare the zucchini: Slice zucchini in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch half-moons. Toss with olive oil and salt.
2. Grill the zucchini: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill zucchini for 3-4 minutes on each side, until crispy and charred.
3. Prepare the topping: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, feta, cilantro, red onion, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
4. Serve: Transfer grilled zucchini to a serving dish. Spoon topping over zucchini and garnish with optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a quicker cook time, slice the zucchini thinner.
• Best substitution: Substitute the feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese or cotija cheese for a similar flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the topping up to a day ahead. Store separately from zucchini.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If the topping seems too thick, add a bit more lime juice or a splash of water to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare the topping up to a day ahead. Store separately from zucchini.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 130
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 11g
• Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Crispy Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!