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Easy Air Fryer Corn Recipe
When sweet corn is plentiful, we love eating air fryer corn on the cob. Cooking corn in the air fryer is easy, quick and oh so delicious! If you don’t want to heat up the grill for just a corn or two, air fryer is the way to go! The roasted and crispy flavors for sweet corn are so great. It’s a great option for when you’re craving grilled corn. Best of all, you don’t have to heat up your oven during Summer either. Air fried corn on the cob is amazing! And sure, you can use your microwave to make corn on the cob. But the air fried “roasted” flavors you get from the hot circulating air can’t be beat. It’s so good!
Video: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe
How to Air Fry Corn on The Cob in Air Fryer
- We suggest using fresh corn. The results are better when the corn is fresh! The sweet flavors of fresh corn are great in Summer when all the corn is in season.
- When you remove the husks of the ears of corn, make sure to remove all the corn silk too. The silks could burn in the air fryer before the corn is cooked all the way.
- Some air fryers are smaller than others. So if needed, cut the corn ends to fit your air fryer basket. Or cut them in half for smaller air fryer sizes.
- Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you add butter first, it will make the corn a little crispier and brown more. But it’ll still be tasty!
- Timing will vary depending on the power and size of your air fryer. After your first batch, you’ll know what timing works best for your preferred texture and power of air fryer.
- More recipe details are in the recipe box below. If you love air fried corn, try our air fryer Mexican corn.
Can you air fry frozen corn on the cob?
Yes, you can but it needs to thaw completely first. Squeeze out any excess water from the thawed frozen corn. Add your melted butter or oil on top of the corn before air frying. Cooking times will be shorter so try air frying it for about 5-6 minutes first. Check the corn and add additional time if needed.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 16 minutes mins
Total Time: 21 minutes mins
If you add the melted butter to cook the corn, the butter might burn. That’s why we suggest using light spray of oil first, then add the butter right before eating. That way, you can taste the butter more!
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Ingredients
- 2 ears (2) corn , shucked and cleaned
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
- oil spray or olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) butter for spreading
Equipment
Instructions
Cut end of corn to fit air fryer basket. If needed for smaller air fryer, cut the corn in half.
Coat all sides of the corn with oil spray or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper around the whole corn.
Air Fry at 370°F for 12-16 minutes, flipping half way. Cook until kernels are tender and lightly browned. (Cooking time will depend on size of corn, how full air fryer basket is, & different models/sizes of air fryers). Add butter and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 243mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 520IU, Vitamin C: 6.1mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 177
Topping Ideas for Air Fried Corn on the Cob
With so many different topping variations, the possibilities are endless! Here’s some delicious inspiration:
- Bacon wrapped corn on the cob is fantastic in the air fryer. Try our recipe.
- Our air fryer garlic parmesan corn on the cob is super popular with parmesan cheese!
- Hot sauce for sure! A few squirts of hot sauce like sriracha or tabasco is tasty.
- Some compound butter with herbs in it and a sprinkle of kosher salt
- Add a sprinkle of chili powder for a smoky flavor. Try our elotes mexican street corn on the cob in the air fryer. We add some lime juice by squeezing lime wedges and chopped cilantro on top for more flavor!
- Sour cream with bacon bits and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
- We love sprinting nutritional yeast on corn on the cob! Even simple garlic powder is yummy.
- Grated cheddar cheese with some bacon bits
- Montreal steak seasoning isn’t just for steak. It’s awesome on corn on the cob
How to Store Leftover Corn that’s been Air Fried?
If you’re going to eat within a few days, just store it in the refrigerator. If you don’t plan on eating it right away, then store the corn in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. When it comes to reheating the corn, allow it to thaw first. Then microwave the corn for about 1 minute or until it’s warm to your liking. You can also use an air tight freezer bag too. Avoid using aluminum foil because it’s not air tight enough.
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- Grilled corn on the cob
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- Steak Bites Recipe in the air fryer
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This recipe was originally published in 2019 and re-published in 2020 with updated video.
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Emily — Reply
This is much easier to cook than putting it on the grill! Thanks for suggesting the air fryer! -
Nathan — Reply
My family loves this! It’s my new favorite way of cooking corn on the cob. -
Lisa Clydesdale — Reply
Just tried this tonight and it was a massive hit with the family. Kid’s loved it especially.-
Best Recipe Box — Reply
Thanks for letting us know Lisa! And so glad your kids loved it too!
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Pamela — Reply
This recipe was very easy, fast and very good.
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Best Recipe Box — Reply
This has quickly become one of our favorite ways to cook corn on the cob. Happy you loved it!
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Debra Daniels — Reply
Corn on the cob was awesome in the airfryer we buttered it sprayed it with olive oil spiced it up a little bit with salt and pepper more butter when it was done and it was delicious 375 20 minutes pulled it out turned it over another 20 minutes liked it nice and crispy it was delicious -
Chuck — Reply
Can you cook it from frozen?
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Best Recipe Box — Reply
Hi Chuck, yes you can cook it from frozen. It’ll take a little longer and time will vary depending on the size and length of the corn. Enjoy!
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Hope — Reply
This cooked so well in the air fryer! Love adding butter and letting the air fryer do all the work. -
DIANE HOWARD — Reply
Just tried it and so great. I’m going to try cooking it inside the husk like I do on the grill will let you know how it turns out!
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Jill O — Reply
This was great! I was going to boil it, but my dinner already required three pans, I didn’t want to juggle a fourth on the cooktop. Then I thought of my air fryer and found this recipe. Came out perfect, will never boil again, especially when I only need a couple of ears.-
Diane — Reply
Hi Jill! We totally agree about the boiling. Glad you enjoyed this technique and thanks for sharing!
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Beth — Reply
I’m in love with the air fryer. I hated having to grill corn on the cob. So glad to be able to cook it in the air fryer. -
Lilly — Reply
Thanks for the recipe. It’s so easy to air fryer corn. It’s insanely quick and a perfect time saver for parties. -
Eleanor — Reply
This is the best air fryer corn on the cob recipe I’ve found. This was great for Thanksgiving. -
May — Reply
We made this for my husbands birthday and he was blown away. The air fryer saves us so much time and trouble! -
Heidi — Reply
This was delicious! No butter was needed. Just a little olive oil, salt and pepper to air fry!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Heidi! Glad the olive oil method worked for you.
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Nimmi Devasia — Reply
Perfect recipe!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Nimmi!
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Tiffany — Reply
This is now my favorite way to cook corn. Corn comes out really well. Also saved me a lot of time. -
Sheryl — Reply
Love corn this way. So tender and sweet as well and quick and easy. No more boiling corn which loses a lot of the flavour. Thanks for the recipe. -
Gwen — Reply
I’m getting ready for the holidays and this recipe came up. It’s really perfect because I get to take advantage of my air fryer. -
Jeannie — Reply
Delicious!!! I loved it! I sprinkled with Monterey Steak and a little Chili Powder… perfection! Thank you!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Jeannie! So glad you enjoyed it. We LOVE the monterey steak seasoning.
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Vernon — Reply
recipe is excellent -
Penny — Reply
I’ve pretty much bookmarked this recipe and come back to it every Holiday. It’s actually so easy and the air fryer gets the job done really quick.
