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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is buttery, delicious, and oh-so easy! It takes just 14 minutes to make perfectly cooked corn on the cob in the air fryer. I guarantee once you make it this way, it will become your favorite way to cook corn!
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Corn on the Cob in Air Fryer
My family and I are big fans of corn on the cob, but to be honest, I have always wished for a slightly easier way to make it. We love grilling corn on the cob - but nothing is as easy as cooking it in the air fryer!
Not only does it have a quick cook time - just 14 minutes - but my air fried corn on the cob recipe has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice you want in fresh corn. Complete with a homemade corn on the cob seasoning, it's genuinely irresistible.
Serve air fryer corn on the cob as a side dish for your favorite BBQ meals, like ribs or steak. I even like to air fry corn on the cob to shave off the kernels into a corn salsa to serve with pork chops. It's delicious!
Air Fried Corn on the Cob Ingredients
- Fresh corn, husks and silks removed
- Salted butter, melted
- Maldon sea salt flakes
- Garlic powder
- Lime zest
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
How to Air Fry Corn on the Cob
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, black pepper (to taste), and cilantro.
- Remove the husks and silks of each ear of corn, then rub the corn with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Season the corn on all sides with your seasoning mixture.
- Place corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, rotate them using tongs.
- Remove corn from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, and enjoy!
Tips for Air Frying Corn
- Fresh sweet corn works best for air frying. It has the perfect flavor and tender texture.
- You can use frozen corn and cook for the same amount of time without thawing the corn, but must preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes. Simply season after the corn finishes cooking.
- Air fryer corn on the cob is perfect for making elote. Complete with a mayonnaise-based elote seasoning and cotija cheese, this corn is truly delicious. Give it a try!
- You can serve this corn on the cob in the air fryer with any seasoning you prefer, from butter with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese, to our chili lime corn on the cob seasoning (as written).
- No need for any oil spray or olive oil. Brushing the corn with butter and seasoning is enough.
Storing Leftover Corn
Wrap cooked corn cobs in aluminum foil and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in the air fryer to serve again.
Corn on the Cob Air Fryer FAQ
Although you can air fry corn wrapped in aluminum foil, you do not need to. You can simply brush the corn with butter and seasoning, then air fry without wrapping it in foil. However, if you would like to use foil, tightly wrap each piece. This may effect the texture of the corn.
Cook fresh corn on the cob in the air fryer for a total time of 14 mins, turning half way through. Depending on the size and model of your air fryer, or if it is preheated, it may take even less time. When the corn is ready to eat, it will be tender and bright yellow. The air fryer may add some crispiness to it, as well.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
- 1 air fryer oven
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn husks and silks removed
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon maldon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- pinch of black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, black pepper (to taste), and cilantro.½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, pinch of black pepper
- Remove the husks and silks of each ear of corn, then rub the corn with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.2 Tablespoons salted butter, ½ teaspoon maldon sea salt, 4 ears fresh corn
- Season the corn on all sides with your seasoning mixture.
- Place corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, rotate them using tongs.
- Remove corn from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, and enjoy!fresh cilantro, lime wedges
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Notes
- Fresh sweet corn works best for air frying. It has the perfect flavor and tender texture.
- You can use frozen corn and cook for the same amount of time without thawing the corn, but must preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes. Simply season after the corn finishes cooking.
- Air fryer corn on the cob is perfect for making elote. Complete with a mayonnaise-based elote seasoning and cotija cheese, this corn is truly delicious. Give it a try!
- You can serve this corn on the cob in the air fryer with any seasoning you prefer, from butter with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese, to our chili lime corn on the cob seasoning (as written).
- No need for any oil spray or olive oil. Brushing the corn with butter and seasoning is enough.
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