Enjoy our air fryer corn on the cob recipe that’s quick and easy. Add extra butter and you have an amazing side dish. We’re obsessed with air fried corn!

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe for Air fried Corn in basket

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!

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe for Air fried Corn on plate

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.
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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 Recipe for Air fried Corn @bestrecipebox

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
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.
    Cut or trim corn to fit the air fryer
  • Coat all sides of the corn with oil spray or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper around the whole corn.
    Season corn with salt, pepper and butter
  • 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!
    Air fry the corn on the cob until cooked and crispy

Video

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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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This recipe was originally published in 2019 and re-published in 2020 with updated video.