This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe makes the most delicious corn with just a few minutes of cook time. It is one of my favorite easy recipes and is the perfect side dish for your next meal.
I love easy air fryer recipes and this sweet corn in the air fryer makes an easy side dish that goes with almost any main. That is why corn season is the best time to make it in the air fryer.
❤️ Why you'll love it
✔️ There is no need to heat up the grill for just a few ears of perfect corn.
✔️ The air fryer gives the best results with roasted and crispy sweet corn kernels are packed with flavor.
✔️ Making fresh sweet corn in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to make it and it saves time!
🥘 Ingredients
Fresh corn on the cob
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
🔪 Instructions
- Place corn on a large plate and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil over the entire ear of corn with your hands.
- Season with salt and pepper, then place the corn in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry corn at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Remove the air fryer basket from and flip the corn. Cook another 8 minutes, or until corn is tender and kernels are lightly charred.
🥄 Equipment
Air Fryer
🥫Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
📖 Variations
- Leave off the oil and spritz the corn cobs with cooking spray before adding the seasoning.
💭 Tips
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, the amount of corn and cooking time will vary. You should be able to cook 4-8 ears of corn. Depending on the size of your air fryer Tray air fryers require you to rotate the tray because the higher the tray, the quicker the heat will char the kernels.
- When air frying be sure to leave space between the ears of corn to allow hot air to circulate around the ears.
🙋 FAQ's
Yes, it takes a little less time to cook frozen corn. Just follow the same prep but cook for only 12 minutes.
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🍽 Serve with...
Serve corn with melted butter, parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lime juice, and sprinkle of cayenne pepper or red chili powder.
🏫 The last word
The air fryer method is a great option for cooking corn cobs when you want to save time. It is less messy, quick, easy, and clean up is a breeze. It is a great way to serve fresh corn fast with that roasted flavor.
Any leftover corn can be used to make this delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad or Tomato Avocado Salad Stack!
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob , husk and silk removed
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Place corn on a large plate and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil over the entire ear of corn with your hands.
- Season with salt and pepper, then place the corn in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry corn at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Remove the air fryer basket from and flip the corn. Cook another 8 minutes, or until corn is tender and kernels are lightly charred.
Andrea Hundertmark says
I was looking for a quick, easy and delicious summer side for dinner tonight, this was perfect!