The Corn on the cob from the air fryer Recipe will be your new favorite way to cook up that delicious summertime BBQ classic. Fresh corn on the cob is soaked in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked to perfection in (you guessed it) your sophisticated air fryer!
Delicious air fryer style corn
Say goodbye to the big burning ol’ pot of water and grill because we just found the new best way to cook corn on the cob. It makes deliciously tender and juicy corn in a fraction of the time!
Serve this delicious side dish at your next outdoor BBQ or family dinner. No matter where you serve it, it’s sure to be a big hit! This corn recipe is also a great option if you can’t cook outside on the grill. In other words, it’s perfect for a rainy day!
Why you will love it!
It’s a delicious air fryer recipe that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Makes the most delicious and juicy corn!
A classic side dish that everyone will love.
Made from the simplest of ingredients.
Ingredients for corn on the cob in the air fryer
- corn on the cob: Be sure to take some time to shell and clean your corn on the cob for this recipe!
- Olive oil: The corn cobs are soaked in olive oil to help them cling to the spices and provide a richer flavor.
- Salt pepper: Salt and pepper really bring out the fresh flavors of candy corn.
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How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer (3 Easy Steps!)
SEASON CORN
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Drizzle the 4 ears of corn with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and rub it into the corn with your hands.
Season the corn with it ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Pro tip: If you don’t feel like massaging the corn with your hands, we recommend covering your corn with a gallon-sized bag of spices because we think it’s super easy!
First, rub each flask with olive oil, then place in a large plastic bag. Sprinkle the spices on top and then shake the corn cobs well.
COOKING CORN
Next add 1 tablespoon olive oil on the bottom of the air fryer and put the corn in the basket of the air fryer. Boil the corn for 10 minutes and flip it in half.
SERVE + ENJOY
Remove the corn from the air fryer Brush each cob of corn with butter, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Try our Mexican street corn version of this easy air fryer recipe, Air Fryer Elote!
It’s essentially the same recipe, but you end up tossing the cobs in a zesty, creamy sauce made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice/zest and Cotija cheese with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper to finish. Mmm!
A summer barbecue classic
This delicious air fryer corn on the cob recipe is the perfect side dish for a backyard BBQ. Here are some other great dishes you can enjoy with this air fried corn:
Tips for air frying corn
- If necessary, cut the corn in half to make it easier to fit in the basket of your air fryer.
- Feel free to use frozen corn for this recipe. Just make sure you thaw it completely beforehand.
- Make sure you don’t stack your corn on top of each other as the corn won’t cook evenly that way.
- Not every air fryer is the same, so be sure to check your corn regularly to avoid burning.
storage
Store leftover corn on the cob from the air fryer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Photography: The photos captured in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin of The Edible Perspective.