Description
These Super Viral Crunchy Street Corn Nachos are layered with roasted corn, black beans, zesty creamy sauce, and crumbly cheese for the ultimate party snack. Loaded with texture and flavor in every bite, this recipe is a bold twist on street-style elote and nachos combined.
Ingredients
1 bag tortilla chips
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup diced red onion or pickled onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chipotle sauce
1/2 teaspoon tajín or smoked paprika
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
Optional: sliced jalapeños, shredded cabbage, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
1. Roast the corn in a dry skillet until lightly charred. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle, and tajín until smooth. This is your creamy street corn sauce.
3. Rinse and drain the black beans, dice the tomatoes and onion, and crumble the cheese.
4. Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large serving platter or baking sheet.
5. Add half of the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and a drizzle of sauce.
6. Repeat with another layer of chips and remaining toppings.
7. Finish with more sauce, crumbled cheese, fresh cilantro, and optional toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
8. Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
Roast your corn for the most authentic street-style flavor. Even canned corn benefits from this step.
Serve immediately after assembling to avoid soggy chips.
Prepare all toppings ahead of time for fast, stress-free assembly when guests arrive.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: nachos, street corn, snack, easy, viral, vegetarian