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Three corn on the cob pieces on a plate with limes

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Isabel Laessig
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is buttery, delicious, and so easy! It takes just 14 minutes to make perfect corn on the cob in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 corn on the cob
Calories 130 kcal

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
    seasoning and zested lime for corn on the cob in a bowl
  • 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
    brushing corn with butter
  • Season the corn on all sides with your seasoning mixture.
    brushing corn with seasoning
  • Place corn in the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, rotate them using tongs.
    four corn on the cob in the air fryer
  • 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
    corn on the cob on a white platter with limes

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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cornCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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