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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is going to change the way you cook corn. Super fast, tender, and full of toasted corn flavor air fryer, corn is insanely delicious.
Summertime means corn season and there’s nothing better than sweet crisp-tender corn. Try it in these favorite recipes Corn Salad, Jiffy Corn Casserole, and Grilled Mexican Street Corn.
Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
I love corn on the cob, it’s sweet tender kernels of corn cooked to perfection and then smothered in butter with salt and pepper as an added touch. Cooking the corn in the air fryer changed everything for me. No longer did I have to boil a pot of water and heat up the kitchen in the process. Throwing them in the air fryer saved me so much time as well as keeping the kitchen cool. Serve these air fryer corn on the cob with some Chicken, Salad, and some Neiman Marcus Bars for dessert for a perfect summer meal!
Air frying corn on the cob is a great way to prep corn for your favorite dishes as well. Use corn cooked in the air fryer for this Salad, Cheesy Hot Corn Dip, and this Corn Chowder. You are going to love the taste and texture too! It has a similar flavor as grilled corn without firing up the grill. The olive oil gives allows the corn to crisp up and caramelize. It is so good, you have to try this air fryer corn on the cob today!
What You Need For Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer
It is quick and easy with only 3 ingredients if you like salt and pepper! Enjoy this air fryer corn on the cob the best way! For all measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Corn: Pick a good sweet corn that your family loves to eat. I like to go to farmers markets for the best selection.
- Olive oil: This is to help “air fry” the corn and keep it from sticking.
- Salt and pepper: Add to taste.
What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy?
I LOVE my 6-quart Beautiful by Drew Barrymore air fryer, but if you are only cooking a couple of ears of corn, you can use a smaller air fryer like this 2-quart, digital air fryer that’s available on Amazon for around $60.
How To Make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Simply place the corn in the basket of the air fryer. Rub the olive oil evenly on the corn. Add salt and pepper. Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until tender. It is that simple to cook air fryer corn on the cob.
Tips For the Ultimate Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air fryer corn on the cob gives a unique flavor you just have to try! Fresh or frozen corn will work too.
- Air Frying: It’s important to remember when you are air frying corn that every air fryer cooks a bit differently. Be sure to check your corn half way through so that you do not burn your corn.
- Oil: When you putting oil on your corn, you can use a spoon and drizzle it or use a non-aerosal oil spray. Using cooking spray with an accelerant can ruin your air fryer basket.
- Do not Stack or over fill: To get the perfect bake on your corn, make sure there is room between the cobs for the air to circulate and do not stack.
- Cut: You may have to cut your ears of corn to fit your basket. Just cut them in half and cook in batches if needed.
- Frozen Corn on the Cob: This method will also work with frozen corn on the cob. You can thaw it or add a few extra minutes and cooke it from frozen.
How to Pick the Perfect Corn
Did you know it’s bad shopping etiquette to pull back the husks to check corn out before buying it? It is! So don’t do it. It shortens the shelf life of the corn, making it dry out faster, and then it’s unsellable. Causing farmers and store owners to lose money. But you can get dynamite corn without peeking. Here’s how to pick the perfect corn in the air fryer.
- Silks: First check out the silks which are the long hair like strands that stick out of the top. They should be brown and tacky. This means there is still moisture in the cob and hasn’t dried out yet. If the silk is dark brown, dry or black, the corn is too old and should be passed by.
- Husks: The green leaf like husks that wrap around the corn should be bright green free from lots of brown spots or little holes at the tops. Those little holes mean there are probably worms in the corn. The husks should be clinging to the corn wrapping it fairly tightly. If the husks are damp that is sign that the corn is fresh and a good pick.
- Give it a Squeeze: Starting at the bottom work your way up the cob gently squeezing as you go. The ear of corn should feel firm, and the individual kernels should feel plump. If there are any voids where kernels are missing or if has soft spots, pass on that ear of corn.
How to Store Corn on the Cob
Once you get your corn home you can keep it at room temperature if you are cooking it within a few hours. If you are saving it for another day you can either shuck it and store the corn in a plastic bag or leave the husks on and keep in a tightly sealed plastic bag in the crisper.
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try
Air frying has taken over the culinary world for good reason. The benefits of having an air fryer seem to outweigh any negative aspects it might have. They are relatively inexpensive. They sit on your counter, and don’t heat up the house to cook your favorite foods. It’s a healthier way to “fry” and even cook so many foods, from desserts to steaks. Air frying creates a gorgeous crust or crunchy outside and a perfectly tender juicy inside. It does all of this usually all faster than a conventional oven or fryer would. It is a total win and if you don’t have any air fryer it’s time. Here are some of my favorite recipes to get you started.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the corn in the basket of the air fryer. Rub the olive oil evenly on the corn. Add salt and pepper.
- Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
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I will not cook corn any other way from now on. I had issues with all other methods from boiling (making the corn water logged, watery and flavorless), to BBQ (drying it out), to oven roasted (Not bad, but still I feel like it was losing natural juicy flavor). Eventually I stopped buying corn and cut it out of our diets several years ago, but I recently got an air fryer and found some beautiful corn on sale so I decided I wanted to try it in the air fryer. I found this recipe and it turned out perfect! The first time I followed the recipe to a T and loved it, the next time I played around with some different spice combos I like and every time it turns out perfect. I rolled mine around in the basket a couple of times during the cooking process, but I bet if I just left them sit there it would still turn out great. I rubbed oil on the cobs with my hands and then seasoned before putting them in the air fryer. I wanted to try cooking with butter but after reading above I think you are absolutely right that its more flavorful with the butter added after and oil for cooking. I will still limit the corn from our diets but when I do want it, this is the only way I’ll cook it from now on. I looked up some other recipes before deciding on this one, and I felt like many of the temps seemed very high. This temp is perfect for a fully cooked, gently roasted, flavorful cob! The pictures had me hooked and ultimately I decided because of how amazing it looked. The air fryer locked in the flavor without losing the natural juices, it wasn’t watery or dry. 5 stars, and I have recommended to family!
Perfect! We switched out the salt and pepper for Tajin.
I love your idea to use Tajin instead of salt and pepper! I’m doing this next time!
Delish! Thank you!
Love it
Very delicious!
I added some spices like paprika and thyme to it.
Thank you!
This recipe was very good and juicy but I used butter instead of oil and I also put garlic and herb bread crumbs also really good!
My kids love corn. With this recipe, I’m able to serve them corn whenever they’d like it. I made it for them and we devoured 8 cobs within minutes. Not a kernel left behind
Just got my Ninja Foodi and I cooked corn on the cob following your recipe and OH MY did it come out GREAT. Got great comments from my daughter and family! Came out nice and tender and juicy!! I will be having corn on the cob more often! Thank you
Hi Lynn! Isn’t it the best?! Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
This was so amazing!!! I love roasted vegetables and this was the best I’ve ever had. I did turn halfway and added 4 extra minutes. I am so glad I tried this. The whole family agrees you are a genius!!! I’m always confident that I will love your recipes but you knocked this one clean out of the ballpark!!! Thank you for a new addition 💖
Just tried this and it was good but honestly like the boiling method better. This was not as juicy or flavorful.
I love learning how to pick good ears of corn! Great tips!😊
Haha try 40 minutes! Not 15. Had I known that i would have never used this recipe. Wont make that mistake again!
Your air fryer is not working correctly if it takes 40 minutes to air fry corn.
I discovered this last year but instead of oil I use spray on butter (I can’t Believe It’s Not Butter) I also turn it half way thru in the air fryer
It was really hard to apply the oil to the corn in the basket. I think that the oil needs to be applied before putting in basket then add a sprinkle of cajun seasoning 😁😁
Could you please tell me if you would use the roast, bake, or airfry function for this recipe?
What appliance are you using?
I have the same question! Ninja foodie air fryer. I’m going to try roast!
I used olive oil. When done, I buttered, salted, and sprinkled with a little Parmesan cheese. So yummy and no water dripping on you when biting in! Thank you!!
I am so happy I found this recipe to be able to make corn!! It was so quick and simple. I used light EVOO and just mixed salt, pepper, and paprika. I think this would work really well to make a Mexican street corn on the cob!!
Oooh, I love Mexican street corn! Sounds delicious!
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