Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Get ready to sink your teeth into the best air fryer corn on the cob! Juicy sweet ears of corn cook up with simple seasonings for a side dish that will add a splash to all your summer meals.
Corn on the cob makes a great addition to any cookout or barbecue but it’s also great for easy weeknight dinners with crockpot pot roast or meatball sliders.
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Why You’ll Love Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer!
- No need to boil a gigantic pot of water and heat up the kitchen in the summer.
- Easy to adjust the time to cook the corn just the way you like it! Cook it longer if you like crispy browned bits!
- Cooks fresh corn more quickly than boiling it.
- A delicious summer side dish everyone loves!
Ingredients
- Fresh corn: This easy air fryer recipe takes advantage of summer sweet corn at its peak though you can enjoy any time of the year when you can find fresh corn. Choose corn that doesn’t have shriveled kernels and that isn’t missing any large kernels. The husk should be bright green and the corn silks should be dry and not soggy.
- Olive oil: The olive oil helps the corn cook but you can use butter instead if you prefer.
- Seasoning: All you need are a little salt and pepper.
How To Make Air Fryer Corn
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ears of corn and then rub it to coat the corn evenly.
- Sprinkle the ears of corn with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, rotating the corn halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve up your fresh corn in the air fryer topped with butter. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Buy corn as close to the time it was picked as possible for the sweetest flavor.
- Don’t stack the corn and leave a little bit of space between the ears. Air frying works best when the air can circulate around the food. If you have a small air fryer or need to cook a double batch it may be necessary to cook the corn in multiple batches.
- Add garlic and parmesan. Infuse the olive oil or butter with chopped garlic before adding it to the corn and serve topped with a mixture of grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Add chili and lime. Sprinkle the cooked ears of corn with a bit of spicy chili powder and a squeeze of lime. You can even sprinkle it with a little crumbled cotija cheese or parmesan cheese.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, you can but fresh is definitely best. Frozen corn has more liquid in it so it doesn’t cook up with as crisp a texture. It’s best to thaw it out first and drain off as much water as possible. If cooking straight from frozen extend the cooking time a bit.
Sure you can but adding the oil or butter while the corn cooks does keep it moist and aids in browning the corn. If you want to use less oil, you can use an olive oil spritzer (not an aerosol) to lightly spray the corn with oil.
How To Store Corn on the Cob
- Store. If you have leftover corn on the cob, store it in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container. You can reheat the whole ears in the oven or air fryer until heated through. You can also trim the kernels from the cob and use the kernels in other dishes such as this chipotle corn salsa.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil , or melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the corn in the air fryer basket. Using a spoon, drizzle olive oil onto the corn. Rub the corn with the olive oil so it’s evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook at 370°F for 6 minutes. Flip the corn and cook for another 6-9 minutes depending on how done you like your corn.
- Top with butter and enjoy.
Notes
- Buy corn as close to the time it was picked as possible for the sweetest flavor.
- Don’t stack the corn and leave a little bit of space between the ears. Air frying works best when the air can circulate around the food. If you have a small air fryer or need to cook a double batch it may be necessary to cook the corn in multiple batches.
- Add garlic and parmesan. Infuse the olive oil or butter with chopped garlic before adding it to the corn and serve topped with a mixture of grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Add chili and lime. Sprinkle the cooked ears of corn with a bit of spicy chili powder and a squeeze of lime. You can even sprinkle it with a little crumbled cotija cheese or parmesan cheese.
- Store. If you have leftover corn on the cob, store it in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container. You can reheat the whole ears in the oven or air fryer until heated through. You can also trim the kernels from the cob and use the kernels in other dishes such as this chipotle corn salsa.
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