This air fryer corn on the cob is made with fresh sweet summer corn, butter, and salt. This simple recipe makes a great snack or serve with your favorite main dish.
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Why this recipe works
- You only need a couple ingredients
- Takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish
- No need for a grill or boiling water to get great tasting corn on the cob
- Kid and family friendly
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Corn on the cob - fresh corn is what works best for this recipe. I don't recommend using frozen corn cobs. I tried it, and the texture wasn't great.
- Butter - I used what I had in my fridge, which was regular salted butter. You can use unsalted if you prefer. You can also use margarine or oil, such as olive oil. You can also use butter flavored or another flavor of cooking spray.
- Salt and pepper - I like about one teaspoon of salt sprinkled evenly over the corn. I usually don't measure out the pepper. Instead, I just shake it over the cobs lightly. Don't get too much on, unless you want hot lips!
How to make corn on the cob in the air fryer
1) Preheat the air fryer at 380 F to 400 F for 5 minutes. I like my corn to be a bit crisp, like it just came off the grill, so I cook mine at 400. If you like it a little less crisp on the edges, set to 380 F.
2) Preheating ensures even cooking, but it isn't completely necessary as the air fryer heats up quickly. If you're pressed for time, you can skip this step.
3) Brush entire corn cob with melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasoning.
4) Place corn in the air fryer basket. Program the air fryer for 12 minutes. Pause half way through, even at the four minute mark to turn the corn over.
5) Resume cooking until air fryer stops or when corn is cooked through and lightly crisp around the edges.
6) Remove corn carefully because the basket will be very hot. I like to have a trivet or wooden cutting board near by to set the basket on. Set on a plate or platter and top with more butter if desired.
Variations
Vegetarian/Vegan: Corn is naturally vegetarian. If you avoid animal products, skip the butter and use a vegan butter alternative, it's vegan. Olive oil is a great vegan choice.
Gluten free: This recipe in naturally gluten free. Always read ingredient labels if you have a food sensitivity.
Cilantro Honey Butter: mix ¼ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons honey, and ½ teaspoon salt. Slather over hot corn.
Mexican Street Corn: slather hot corn with mayo. Top with cotija or parmesan cheese, chili powder and a fresh squeeze of lime.
Storage and Reheating
Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Reheating: Place in air fryer and heat at 350 F for 5 to 7 minutes or until hot. Be sure to coat with plenty of butter, as corn may become slightly drier when reheating.
Freezing isn't recommended.
Top tip
The air fryer gets really hot so I recommend using tongs to handle any food. It's great for turning food over, which is an important step.
People also ask
No, it will cook perfectly without being wrapped in foil. If you choose to use aluminum foil, cooking times will be longer.
No, popping corn and sweet corn on the cob are different types of corn.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 380 F for less crisp, 400 F for more crisp, for 5 minutes.
- Remove outer husks and silk from corn. Rinse and pat dry.
- Brush corn with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place corn in air fryer basket, spacing evenly apart.
- Cook for 12 minutes, turning corn over at the halfway point.
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