Air Fried corn on the cob done in just 15 minutes! Air frying locks in all of the flavors, and you don’t need to use any oil!
The Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
We love corn on the cob, and it’s not always worth turning on the grill when we want to make 1 corn ear or 2! So Air Frying makes it so quick, easy, and there’s not much washing up to do afterward.
Depending on the type of corn on the cob that you want, you can either make this in the Instant Pot, over the stovetop, in the oven, in an air fryer, or on the grill. So the choice is yours!
I personally go for the Instant Pot method when I’m making a large amount of corn, and want that super juicy texture. And the Air Fryer is always my choice if I’m making up to 4 corn ears and want that “grilling” taste. It also saves me a lot of time.
How to Make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob?
Prepare the corn ears by trimming the ends, and removing any husk attached and place in the Air Fryer basket.
You can either spray with oil or not. The choices is yours, and you might end up with crispier corn if you do. However, I avoid using too much oil when not needed so I skip this step.
Do not add butter at this point as it will get burnt.
Air fry at 390f (200c) for 15 minutes flipping a few times while cooking. Make sure that you keep checking on the corn so that it does not get burnt.
Once ready, and still warm, take the corn ears out of the Air Fryer basket and brush with melted butter. Season with sea salt flakes, ground black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Video on How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob
Topping for Corn on the Cob
Here are fun topping ideas that you can make to make your corn on the cob extra special:
- Melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, and sea salt flakes.
- Sour cream and chives.
- Sriracha mayo.
- Salted garlic butter and lime.
- Maple butter and cilantro.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Recipe Video
Equipment
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn husks and silk removed, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for serving, optional
- Additional seasonings for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) if your model needs preheating.
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt.
- Rub the corn all over so each ear is evenly coated.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning the corn every few minutes, until tender and lightly golden in spots.
- Remove the corn from the air fryer and brush with butter while still warm, if using.
- Serve right away with extra seasonings as desired.
Notes:
- Cooking time can vary depending on the size of the corn and the air fryer model. Start checking at 8 minutes so the corn does not brown too much.
- For richer flavor, brush the warm corn with unsalted butter and sprinkle with ground black pepper, chili powder, grated Parmesan, or chopped fresh herbs.
- You can cut the ears in half if needed to fit your air fryer basket more easily. Arrange them in a single layer for the best results.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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