Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Making air fryer corn on the cob can bring your backyard family gathering inside! This corn turns out so sweet and crispy and is ready to eat in just minutes.

Looking for something to serve this cooked corn with? Try air fryer ribeye, air fryer pork chops, or serve with air fryer hamburger and air fryer French fries. 

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WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

Delicious sweet fresh corn on the cob is a family favorite side dish. When you air fry corn on the cob, it is so tender, but crispy! This dish is also one of our favorite 4th of July recipes or Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes to make.

Air frying also makes the corn so much faster without having to boil a pot of water or starting the BBQ. They are done in no time, making them perfect for busy weeknights. You can have a delicious side dish for dinner in less than 20 minutes. 

INGREDIENTS

• Corn Cobs
• unsalted butter-softened
• teaspoon kosher salt
• teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
To begin, you need to remove the husks and silks, rinse, and then pat them dry. Peel off any remaining small pieces until you have clean corn.

STEP 2
Once you have them rinsed and dried, brush each ear of corn with melted butter, then sprinkle the salt and pepper on each piece.

STEP 3
Place corn in the air fryer basket, in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping. 

STEP 4
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes, turning the corn half way through the cooking. (Depending on your air fryer, and the size of the corn, you may need to add an additional 3-4 minutes to cook time.)

STEP 5
Turn the corn over after 6-8 minutes. Once they are done, you can add a little more butter and seasonings to your preference. 

EXPERT TIPS

Not all air fryers are the same, for best results you may need to add an additional 1-2 minutes of cook time to get an ear of crispy corn.

For the smoky grill taste, sprinkle a little smoked paprika on your corn.

If the corn doesn't fit in your air fryer basket, you can break them in half, and air fry.

Are you new to air fryers? If you are, we have a great article about What is an Air Fryer. It talks about what you can make, how to use it, and more. 

Looking for the BEST accessories to use with your air fryer? We've put together this list of our favorite Air Fryer Accessories. 

VARIATIONS

For this corn recipe I used salt and pepper, for extra flavor, try adding these seasonings:

• garlic powder
• chili powder
• parmesan cheese
• lemon juice
• lime juice
• chili sauce
• chili pepper flakes

You can use the air-fried corn kernels to make other delicious corn recipes, like creamy corn salad, or corn salsa.

Make air fryer Mexican street corn with cotija cheese, cilantro, and some lime wedges. 

STORING AND REHEATING

Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, add the corn back to the air fryer and reheat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-4 minutes.

Freeze leftover cooked corn on the cob, in a freezer bag, for about four months. 

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MORE AIR FRYER VEGETABLE RECIPES

Making air fryer corn on the cob is so easy, and you will love that it's ready to eat in just minutes.

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